Big DogThe Viking’s dog. A philosopher in his spare time.
Who is he?
The giant dog of the giant Viking. Gentle as a legend, and the only being in the book who is never wrong.
His favourite pastime: philosophising with Coraline when she ends up stuck in the drak-car with him.
His look The Viking’s big dog. As tall as a pony, gentle as a legend. (appendix 1)
What people say about him
“And two one-metre dogs to guard the stock.” (ch. 11)
“The Viking invites himself along, with his one-metre Big Dog.” (ch. 16)
“His Big Dog, moulting, as an electric blanket?” (ch. 22)
“His one-metre dog chases the boss’s chihuahua. The vegans are petrified.” (ch. 29)
“Big Dog wants to go out, he leaps up and drags me along with his lead. I sprain a finger. The scalding coffee spills over my wrist.” (ch. 30)
“Him — Oh no, we can’t leave Big Dog in the camper van for more than 1 hour.” (ch. 30)
“So we’ll take him with us. Eh, Big Dog? You bet he’s up for it! Big Dog has already shot off ahead, tail in the air, the windscreen wiper sweeping his rear end with joy…” (ch. 30)
“And since he has trained his Big Dog so well that it obeys his every command, he really can’t understand why I’m not as gifted as he is.” (ch. 31)
“I’m not Big Dog.” (ch. 31)
“When I panic, they put a paw or their muzzle on me to stop me panicking, until it passes, it helps me. I adore them!” (ch. 35)
“In my harbour master’s office, with my 3 Big Dogs, I feel safe. They can’t do without me, I can read unconditional love in their eyes. I give the orders, they follow, it’s perfect!” (ch. 35)
“In reality, nobody died, everyone’s asleep, even Big Dog.” (ch. 43)
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