Fang, the over-sized boarhound, was one of Hagrids most loyal pets in the Harry Potter series. Heres what happened to the dog after the second war.
Heres what eventually happened to Fang, the giant Boarhound dog owned by Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series. Fang was present in all installments of J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter books, but he only appeared in five of the movies. Unfortunately for dog-lovers, much of Fangs fate following the series was left ambiguous.
Fang was said to be born in 1984 and became one of Hagrids pets shortly after. The dog was an over-sized black Boarhound, aka a Great Dane. In the films, Fang was portrayed by a Neapolitan Mastiff, an entirely different breed. The dog lived with Hagrid in the hut that resided on the edge of the forest. He often followed his master around the Hogwarts grounds and was protective of Hagrids allies. Fang notably accompanied Harry and Draco when they traveled into the Forbidden Forest, and again when Harry and Ron visited Aragog.
Hagrids pet was present during the duration of the Second Wizarding World. When Dolores Umbridge led an attack by the Ministry of Magic wizards, Fang was hit by a Stunning Spell trying to defend Hagrid. This greatly angered Hagrid, who managed to get Fang out of danger. They later returned to Hagrids hut, but the structure was later set on fire by a Death Eater. Fang was inside during the fire, but Hagrid and Harry used magic to put it out and save Fang. The dog was also present during the Battle of Hogwarts in the books, but fled in fright after an explosion. Fang must have survived the deadly event, as he was not listed as one of the casualties, but not much else was known about the pets fate.
Its unclear what happened to Fang after the Second Wizarding War came to an end ,since his role was cut in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. His name was never mentioned, nor did Rowling ever share any information regarding the dog. Hagrid was not in mourning following the war, so theres no reason to believe that something terrible happened to Fang. If it did, it surely would have been explained as part of the narrative.
Hagrid continued living in his hut while working at Hogwarts well after Harry and his friends left so its likely that Fang lived out the rest of his life at the school. Great Danes have an average life span of eight to ten years, and Fang had already outlived that average by a great margin. The dog was already 14 years old during the Battle of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series, implying that he was on the back end of his life (although its possible that some type of magic could have extended his time on earth). No matter how long Fang lived, he undoubtedly lived a good life with Hagrid by his side.
Heres what eventually happened to Fang, the giant Boarhound dog owned by Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series. Fang was present in all installments of J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter books, but he only appeared in five of the movies. Unfortunately for dog-lovers, much of Fangs fate following the series was left ambiguous.
Hagrid continued living in his hut while working at Hogwarts well after Harry and his friends left so its likely that Fang lived out the rest of his life at the school. Great Danes have an average life span of eight to ten years, and Fang had already outlived that average by a great margin. The dog was already 14 years old during the Battle of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series, implying that he was on the back end of his life (although its possible that some type of magic could have extended his time on earth). No matter how long Fang lived, he undoubtedly lived a good life with Hagrid by his side.
Fang was said to be born in 1984 and became one of Hagrids pets shortly after. The dog was an over-sized black Boarhound, aka a Great Dane. In the films, Fang was portrayed by a Neapolitan Mastiff, an entirely different breed. The dog lived with Hagrid in the hut that resided on the edge of the forest. He often followed his master around the Hogwarts grounds and was protective of Hagrids allies. Fang notably accompanied Harry and Draco when they traveled into the Forbidden Forest, and again when Harry and Ron visited Aragog.
Fang, the over-sized boarhound, was one of Hagrids most loyal pets in the Harry Potter series. Heres what happened to the dog after the second war.
Hagrids pet was present during the duration of the Second Wizarding World. When Dolores Umbridge led an attack by the Ministry of Magic wizards, Fang was hit by a Stunning Spell trying to defend Hagrid. This greatly angered Hagrid, who managed to get Fang out of danger. They later returned to Hagrids hut, but the structure was later set on fire by a Death Eater. Fang was inside during the fire, but Hagrid and Harry used magic to put it out and save Fang. The dog was also present during the Battle of Hogwarts in the books, but fled in fright after an explosion. Fang must have survived the deadly event, as he was not listed as one of the casualties, but not much else was known about the pets fate.
HE was an unlikely movie star – a larger than life rescue dog whose owner abandoned him, claiming he was too aggressive.
Julie said: “He was a big, clumsy oaf of a dog who just had a knack for making you laugh.”
As soon as she set eyes on Monkey, then known as Hercules, Julie knew she was right to have trusted her gut.
But with just weeks to go before filming began on the fourth installment, Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire, the decision was taken that ageing Hugo needed to retire – leaving Julie with a big hole that needed urgently filling.
Julie, 50, who’s credits include Game Of Thrones, 101 Dalmatians and several James Bond films, has written a book about how she turned starving, unruly Monkey into the dog who played Fang in the famous movie franchise.
FAQ
What happened to the dog that played Fang in Harry Potter?
Fang from the Harry Potter films (in the books, Fang is a boarhound, an old term for a Great Dane, while in the films he is a Neapolitan Mastiff).
What is the name of Hagrid’s dog in the Harry Potter films?