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Ron's dog Patronus

Jack Russell terrier

Species information

Hair colour

Primarily white with black or tan markings

Related to

Dog

Native to

England

Length of average adult

10-15 inches

Mortality

Mortal

Distinction

Energetic temperament

Status

Extant [Source] The Jack Russell terrier is a small, energetic breed of dog, so named because it was originally bred by John "Jack" Russell for the purposes of fox hunting.[1] It is primarily white with the occasional black or tan marks.[1]

Contents

  • 1 History
  • 2 Behind the scenes
  • 3 Appearances
  • 4 Notes and references

History[]

The Crup, a magical creature similar to a dog, was described as looking like a Jack Russell terrier with a forked tail.[2]

Ronald Weasley's Patronus took the form of a Jack Russell terrier.[3] He first used it during a Dumbledore's Army meeting in the 1995–1996 school year.[4]

Behind the scenes[]

A Jack Russell terrier Patronus from

A Jack Russell terrier Patronus from Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells

's Jack Russell terrier Patronus in form

Ron Weasley's Jack Russell terrier Patronus in POP! Vinyl form

  • J. K. Rowling chose the Jack Russell terrier, Butch, [5] as a sentimental choice for Ron's Patronus, because she had a Jack Russell terrier, whom she stated to be "insane".[3]

Appearances[]

  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First mentioned) (Mentioned as "terrier")
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (First appearance) (Appears as a Patronus)
  • Pottermore (Appears as a Patronus)
  • HarryPotter.com (Appears as a Patronus)
  • Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells (Appears as a Patronus)

Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 WP favicon Jack Russell terrier on Wikipedia
  2. ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 16 July 2005 Leaky Cauldron/Mugglenet interview
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
  5. ↑ JK 'Growling' saves homeless pup

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