bitzer
Bitzer is the
long-suffering sheepdog who keeps a watchful eye over his wayward flock. He
only wants a quiet life, but this is the last thing he is going to get when
Shaun is around. He has tolerant attitude to the sheep’s antics, but is ready
to step in if things get seriously out of hand. And if there’s something in it
for him, he’ll even join in some of Shaun’s crazy schemes – as long as the
Farmer never finds out.
He behaves like a factory foreman, checking the sheep into the field on his
clipboard and bringing a flask of tea and sandwiches to work. He often
relieves the tedium of his job by listening to his walkman or doing the
crossword, which gives Shaun ample opportunity to get up to mischief behind
his back. Although Shaun is a source of constant exasperation, the
relationship between them is essentially friendly. But ultimately Bitzer’s
loyalty lies with the Farmer – he is not going to bite the hand that keeps him
in dog food!