# Old Sultan — Household Tales character guide

> Old Sultan in Household Tales by Jacob Grimm.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sultan

**First appearance:** 0052-old-sultan

## Who they are

An aging dog who outwits his master to avoid being killed.

## In the story

### [Old Sultan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/household_tales_se/chapters/old-sultan)

The faithful but aging dog who is saved from being shot by his master through a clever plan with the wolf, and later proves his loyalty by refusing to help the wolf steal sheep.

### [The Duration of Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/household_tales_se/chapters/the-duration-of-life)

Fears losing his voice and teeth, and is released from twelve years.

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