# Perezvon — The Brothers Karamazov character guide

> Perezvon in The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0077-part-iv-iv-the-lost-dog

## Who they are

Kolya's dog, who plays a role in the schoolboys' story.

## In the story

### [I: Kolya Krassotkin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_brothers_karamazov_se/chapters/part-iv-i-kolya-krassotkin)

Kolya's large, shaggy dog, which he keeps secretly and teaches tricks.

### [II: Children](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_brothers_karamazov_se/chapters/part-iv-ii-children)

Kolya's dog, excited and obedient, kept under the bench until released.

### [The Schoolboy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_brothers_karamazov_se/chapters/part-iv-iii-the-schoolboy)

Perezvon is Kolya's dog, accompanying him on the walk; Smurov suggests pretending Perezvon is Zhutchka to comfort Ilusha.

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