From Wiktionary: "snuffle: to sniff with the nose loudly and audibly". Sirius Black had the capacity to turn into a dog.
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He is otherwise known as Padfoot by James, Peter and Remus. His code name in the Second Wizarding War became 'Snuffles,' because 'Padfoot' was too risky (Peter would recognize this).
No, Sirius Black is Sirius Black, Remus Lupin is someone else. (Actually they are close friends.)
Sirius Black
Sirius was a bear like dog, probably a mongrel or something like that
The name Sirius refers to the star of the same name. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. It is also the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (Great Dog) it is sometimes called the Dog Star. The name Sirius Black therefore fits very nicely with his ability to transform into a large black dog. Several of Sirius' relatives are also named after stars and constellations.