The top of his head is a copper-brown color, unlike the rest of his body.Ĭoncept Art.Sven was originally set to be a one-antlered reindeer. Around his neck, back and hooves, he has tufts of white fur in a dusty pattern.
Sven is a large, tan reindeer with brown eyes. Instead, he's shown to have the personality of a dog, as he's constantly seen panting (though reindeer tend to do this, as well), wagging his tail, and performing the "play bow" stance, which dogs tend to use as a way to initiate playtime. Key to his character, Sven lacks qualities of an actual reindeer, aside from appearance and vocal affects. In the end of the film, he manages to do just that, but immediately returns it, showing he was merely being playful with his newfound friend, much to Olaf's delight. As a running gag, however, Sven tries to grab a bite of Olaf's carrot nose. Along with Kristoff, Sven also seems to be greatly close to Olaf, enjoying the snowman's antics and eventually creating a close bond throughout the course of the film. Throughout the film, he constantly convinces Kristoff to do the right thing, including assisting Anna in her journey to find Elsa, and later returning to Arendelle to confess his love for the princess after their adventure comes to a conclusion. And while Sven may not seem incredibly intelligent, he does have a strong moral character. He spends most of the film by Kristoff's side, acting as his closest friend (even in their younger years) and conscience. Sven is goofy, loyal and rather childish. Though Sven cannot speak, Kristoff has come to fully understand the reindeer merely through the latter's actions and expressions, to the point where he does his own (surprisingly accurate) voice-overs for Sven. Also, according to Frozen: The Essential Guide, Sven was rescued by Kristoff as a young fawn, and remained by his side ever since. The trolls adopted both Kristoff and Sven when they were children, and raised them. Together, the duo run an ice harvesting business (which has greatly enhanced Sven's overall strength, making him quite the force) and reside outside the city of Arendelle in the Valley of the Living Rock, where a community of trolls thrive.
Sven is the loyal pet reindeer and companion of Kristoff, a rugged mountain man.