The New York Sun

Join
Foreign

Dog Breed Made Famous by ‘Snowy’ in Tintin Faces ‘Possible Extinction’

Shifting dog trends have resulted in only 281 wire fox terriers being registered by the UK Kennel Club so far in 2023 – a serious cause for alarm.

World Animal Foundation
The wire fox terrier, made famous by the Snowy dog character in the Tintin graphic novels, is facing possible extinction. World Animal Foundation
ABIGAIL SEABERG
ABIGAIL SEABERG

The wire fox terrier, a breed of dog made popular by Snowy in Hergé’s classic “Tintin” series of graphic novels, is experiencing a sharp decline in numbers across the United Kingdom – so much so that one expert warns of possible extinction.

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

View all membership options
By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
ABIGAIL SEABERG
ABIGAIL SEABERG

Ms. Seaberg is a freelance journalist based at Carlsbad, California.

Advertisement
The New York Sun

Sections

NationalForeignPoliticsArts+EconomyEducationJusticeOpinionWatchCrossword

More

MembershipBecome a FounderAdvertiseEventsNewslettersShopSubmissionsContactLegalAbout

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use