The Adventures of Tintin following the adventures of a strong protagonist. Tintin's iconic representation enhances this aspect, with Scott McCloud noting that it "allows readers to mask themselves in a character and safely enter a sensually stimulating world." Snowy ("Milou" in Hergé's original version), a white Wire Fox Terrier dog, is Tintin's loyal, four-legged companion. The bond between Snowy and Tintin is very deep, as they have saved each other from perilous situations many times. Snowy frequently "speaks" to the reader through his thoughts (often displaying a dry sense of humour), which are not heard by the human characters in the story. Snowy has
Patterdale Terrier not always of great use. They were also used for badger control for many years. The Patterdale made its way to the United States, where it is used for groundhog, raccoon, fox and nutria with great success. Today, the highly adaptable Patterdale Terrier excels worldwide not just at hunting a wide array of quarry, but in a number of canine sports, such as dog agility and terrier racing. There are a number of breed standards for the Patterdale Terrier. The most notable is that of the United Kennel Club (UKC) and the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA), both in the