Tintin Movie

Recently I had the chance to watch the movie Tintin. I highly recommend it, especially if you've read the comics.

(I literally laughed out loud when Bianca showed up)
(and that's something you'll get only if you've read or watched Tintin.)
(So go watch it!)


Anyway. Tintin has a dog named Snowy who is a white Wire Fox Terrier. Snowy is smart, funny, brave, and a brilliant partner-in-dectectiveness with Tintin. All these characteristics are consistent with his breed. (Though maybe not that last one. Snowy is an exceptional dog and other Fox Terriers would probably not be as good a detective as he is.)

Fox Terriers are very loyal, cheerful, enthusiastic, and love children. Fox Terriers were bred to be hunting dogs, however, so they'll track down and possibly kill small animals such as rabbits and birds. They are terriers, so they're on the smallish side; they need a firm, consistent owner to keep them from developing small dog syndrome.

Fox Terriers need a daily walk or jog, or a nice free run in an safe, enclosed area. Fox Terriers can live to be 15 or more, but they are prone to diseases like epilepsy.

Fox Terriers are active indoors so they'll do okay in an apartment. For a pet Fox Terrier, grooming is simple: brush with a firm bristle brush, bathe when necessary, and to keep the coat looking it's best, it should be stripped several times a year. There is a very complex grooming routine for show dogs.

So there's some info on Snowy's breed: the Wire Fox Terrier.

Oh, and MERRY CHRISTMAS, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Source: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/wirefoxterrier.htm