![]() Trevelyan made the cut this year, meaning 'of the house of Eden'. It’s popularity, however, most likely comes from its use in Winston Graham’s Poldark novels. The name Locryn is once again in the top charts and is the Cornish version of Locrinus, a legendary British king.ĭemelza is also making a comeback – which is the name of a hamlet in St Wenn, Cornwall. The Cornish language has been undergoing a revival for some time and the success is now being reflected in the names of new born babies. Whatever you choose, spend a little time making a list of your dog’s strongest traits, then see if any of them translate to your favorite magic-performing character, as this will surely provide a bit more depth, clarity, and fun to your naming process.With a baby boom expected in the next nine months - you might be looking for a stunning Cornish name. ![]() If your pup tends to make things magically disappear, find a favorite wizard or magician with those abilities that has a great name, such as Copperfield or Houdini. Sometimes working with quirks can be just as fun. If they happen to be a bearded breed, choosing Lo Pan, Gandalf, Dumbledore, Merlin or even Tim would be great choices, given each wizard’s notable beard. For instance, if you have a Scottish breed, there are numerous famous Scottish “wizards” to choose from, such as William II de Soule or if you want to be clever, Scot, as in Michael Scot, the ancient scholar/priest. You may, however, find at least some similarities, which will help narrow down the decisions or help you tailor your aim. Because practitioners of magic are largely mythical figures (magicians notwithstanding), it won’t be easy to find similarities between your dog and those whose names you may be choosing from, so the best place to start is likely just picking your favorite wizards, mages, and sorceresses from your favorite books, television series, or films. While he may not have been magic himself, Fang’s place in the magical world is cemented numerous times throughout the series and with it, the timeless and unshaken notion that dogs, regardless of the world they exist in, will do everything they can to provide companionship, make us laugh, and even keep us safe.Ĭhoosing the proper magical name for your dog has as much to do with your taste in magic as it does most anything else. When Hagrid casts the opposing wizards away, he carries the stunned Fang off with him. When Delores Umbridge and the Ministry Wizards eventually attempt to attack Hagrid, it’s also Fang who steps in front of a Stunning Spell to save his master. He also shows the depth of his character when Buckbeak is reviewed by the Ministry of Magic by taking on a convincingly solemn look. He later joins Harry and Ron in the Forbidden Forest again when they must go meet Aragog, whose children nearly eat them. When Harry and Draco Malfoy must help Hagrid by descending into the Forbidden Forest on their own, Fang accompanies them before re-appearing near Hagrid to alert him that the boys are in danger. Within the Harry Potter series, Fang’s character is often featured in many important moments and despite being non-magical, reinforces a dog’s status as one of the most loyal friends a person (or wizard) could ask for. Of course, it didn’t hurt that many of the dogs already enjoyed barking, so it was just a matter of getting them to do so (and not to do so) at the appropriate times.īut working the behind the scenes was only half the magic, if not less, as their on-screen presence and context within the stories are what really made them come to life. To get them to bark on cue, she used positive reinforcement by putting a see through fence or gate between her and the dogs, then allowing them to get excited as she backed away, and rewarding them with treats when they responded with appropriate barking. ![]() But of course, many of them were untrained to begin with, so head trainer Julie Tottman had to start with the basics, such as sitting, laying down, staying and hitting specific marks so they stand in the proper spots within the framing of the shot. To get them ready for their parts, each dog was trained for specific actions that needed to take place on screen, such as lowering their heads and barking on command. Surprisingly enough, while breeds of that size are rarely popular enough to readily find, the producers of the film were not only able to find one to play the part of Fang, but a whopping seven, each of which is featured selectively throughout the film series, many of which went on to do small television appearances for the parts they played. In the books, Fang is actually described as being a boarhound, better known as a Great Dane, but in the films is portrayed solely by Neapolitan Mastiffs. When it comes to mythical dogs, most pale in comparison to Fang, Hagrid’s massive, yet faithful companion in the Harry Potter series.
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