This can sometimes cause a bit of tension between Sven and Kristoff, but their loving bond continues to prevail, as does Sven's advisement. When Kristoff's stubbornness gets the better of him, however, Sven can be rather stern and no-nonsense, and will defiantly stand his ground until Kristoff comes to his senses. To talk Kristoff into doing the right thing, Sven's usual method is a dramatic look of pity ('the puppy dog face'). To the mountain man, Sven doubles as a supportive best friend and conscience, often advising Kristoff to do the right thing whenever the latter acts selfishly or refuse to follow his heart. As such, he serves as a loyal and playful companion to Kristoff. In spite of being a reindeer, Sven has the personality and heart of a dog, namely a Labrador. Life would be perfect if only Kristoff would lose that ridiculous reindeer voice he likes to use when speaking for Sven (as if reindeer really talk that way).

A few emphatic snorts usually get his point across. He makes sure his mountain-man companion is the stand-up guy Sven knows and loves, and does so without saying a word. Official Description A reindeer with the heart of a Labrador, Sven is Kristoff's loyal friend, sleigh-puller, and conscience. Though Sven cannot speak, Kristoff understands his physical gestures and expressions, even going as far as to voice Sven's thoughts aloud (to a surprisingly accurate degree) so that they may have 'conversations.' As seen in Olaf's Frozen Adventure, however, Kristoff's understanding of Sven is not guaranteed, specifically when Kristoff is too preoccupied to pay Sven much attention. Sven's role in the operation is typically that of a sled-puller with Kristoff in command. As adults, Sven works alongside Kristoff in harvesting and selling ice throughout Arendelle. The two remained by each other's side ever since as best friends.

Sven was orphaned as a calf and nearly died before being rescued by Kristoff.

Frozen characters