Many game of throne fans have enjoyed the appearance of these wolves, in fact dogs, beautiful and giants who have accompanied our favorite protagonists, if you are still one of those who ask if they are real, we must tell you that they are and that they have incredible lives.
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In fiction, this canid is called “giant wolf” a close relative of the wolf, large and strong in appearance.He first appears when Lord Eddard Stark finds a dead giant wolf with his cubs.Far from wanting to kill. Jon Snow asks Ned to let them live and give them to each of his five legitimate children.When Ned is convinced, a sixth white puppy appears and offers it to Jon.
In real life, these dogs belong to the Northern Inuit breed (North Eskimo Dog) and their true ancestry is unknown.They appeared between the 1970s and 1980s in Canada, but the breed itself developed in the United Kingdom.His closest relatives are believed to include the Siberian husky, Alaskan malamute, German shepherd and labrador retriever.
The Northern Inuit were not accepted by the IFC but by the British Kennel Club.In addition, there are several associations dedicated exclusively to the development of this breed.They are friendly dogs, faithful and very attached to the owners, of giant size, these dogs are distinguished by their great resemblance to the wild wolf.
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In fiction, Nymera is an extremely faithful giant wolf who then bites Prince Joffrey Baratheon to defend Arya.Fearing the death of his wolf, Arya decides to force Nymeria to leave.Right now, we don’t know where he is. However, there are several occasions when Nymeria and Arya have connected mentally.
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Summer, in the original version, is the name of Bran’s wolf and one of the Straks’ bravest giant wolves, fearlessly attacking a white walker, who throughout the series servilely accompanies Bran and holds close together, penetrating even each other thanks to Bran’s abilities as Warg.Summer sacrificed himself in season six when the Wraith tried to take down Bran.
In real life, Bran tried by all means to adopt Summer, which his family did not allow him because he already had two dogs in their house.
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Throughout the series, the savage Osha takes care of Rickon after the fall of the Starks.In season six and before the Battle of the Bastards, Shaggydog is beheaded by Smalljon Umber, who hands Ramsay Bolton his head to his owner, to prove rickon authenticity.
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Grey Wind is the real name of this magnificent wolf who confronts Jaime Lannister while being held hostage to Robb Strak.He is the protagonist of the Battle of Cruzaboi because without him they could not have frightened the horses and killed a group of sentries, which wiped out Lannister’s forces.Grey Wind is beheaded when his frey familymate Robb sews Grey Wind’s head to Robb’s body.
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After Nymeria, the wolf of Arya, bites then-Prince Joffrey Baratheon, and Arya forces him to flee, thus preventing his death imposed by Cersei Lannister, the queen did not settle for this escape and asked in return for the lady’s wolf.From Sansa In the end, it turns out that Ned ends Lady’s life before the butcher has time to do it himself.
In real life things were very different, Sophie Tuner became another of the celebrities who adopted a dog and could not help falling in love with “Dana”, the real name of this beautiful dog.
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Ghost, ghost in Portuguese, is the wolf adopted by Jon Snow, he is an albino dog with red eyes, he is the smallest of the litter, Ghost accompanies Jon throughout the series, helping him and Night Watch’s companion, Sam, even after the traitors.killed Jon Snow, Ghost was next to his master’s body.
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