Dogs

Subterms

    More stories

    • 213 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      England stars serve up a dog’s dinner as Gordon, Rice and Gallagher are put through Crufts-style challenge

      by

      ENGLAND will be out to prove they can hold on to a lead — and that is BEFORE kick-off against Iceland.A hat-trick of Three Lions stars took part in a Crufts-style dog agility competition to be broadcast in the build-up to Channel 4’s coverage.Viewers won’t have to be beagle-eyed to spot England stars Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Conor Gallagher leading the challengesCredit: GettyRice and Co can’t avoid some ups and downsCredit: Channel 4 / Lee BrownConor Gallagher can’t be accused of paw form but now it’s the turn of his ‘not the most intelligent’ pup to face the spotlightCredit: Channel 4 / Lee BrownGareth Southgate will hope his players go through hoops for himCredit: AlamyAnthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher and Declan Rice put three pooches through their paces during some downtime ahead of their final warm-up before the Euros in Germany.In an event more paw-paw-two than 4-4-2, Gordon paired up with a mutt named Jack Growlish, Gallagher was with Harry Canine and Rice partnered Collie Watkins. Two of the players’ attempts ended up resembling a dog’s dinner, though.All three have hounds of their own, with Newcastle star Gordon, 23, revealing: “My dogs don’t listen to me. READ MORE ENGLAND NEWS”But they’re good, they’ve got good energy.”Chelsea ace Gallagher, 23, said of his pup: “He can jump up on his back two legs which is always quite cute but he’s not the most intelligent.”It was the latest in a series of fun films, with England stars also taking part in Bake Off and Countdown.But injuries in defence have been less amusing for boss Gareth Southgate.Most read in FootballEngland must overcome hurdles of their own at the EurosCredit: Channel 4 / Lee BrownENGLAND’S BONE FIDE XI OF BULLDOG SPIRITTHE Three Lions go into Euro 2024 hoping to collar only their second major trophy.
      And when they won the 1966 World Cup, it needed a border collie named Pickles to find the trophy when it went missing.
      So as England add a dog-style challenge to their build-up for Germany, here’s how they might line up if they want to match Euro icons of the past like Franz Barkenbauer, Johan Crufts and, erm, John Terrier.
      Dean HoundersonKyle WalkiesBark GuehiEbere-Chihuahua EzeJack GrowlishCollie Watkins Jarrod BoneConor Ga-waggerKobbie MainoofoundlandHarry CaninePhil Fido

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCentre-back rock Harry Maguire has been left out of the 26-man squad entirely due to his calf problem.Manchester United team-mate Luke Shaw made the cut – but isn’t yet fully fit.England make their official Euros 2024 squad announcement And Brighton’s Lewis Dunk will sit out the Iceland clash as he recovers from a leg injury.This all means Liverpool’s breakthrough star Jarell Quansah has been put on standby.The 21-year-old was omitted from the final 26 but is in the squad for Friday’s final warm-up game.Con your marks, get set, go! – Gallagher hopes his pup is up for the cupCredit: Channel 4 / Lee BrownEngland are relying on Rice to be a good boy in midfieldCredit: Channel 4 / Lee BrownHow England will line up after big names axed from Euros More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd legend Roy Keane heartbroken after death of beloved dog Jet as he posts emotional goodbye message

      by

      ROY KEANE posted an emotional goodbye message after his pet dog Jet passed away.The Manchester United legend is a huge dog lover and shares his walks on Instagram.Roy Keane posted an emotional goodbye message to his pet dog Jet who sadly passed awayCredit: Instagram / @officialkeane16The Manchester United legend is a huge dog loverCredit: Instagram / @officialkeane16Keane shared pictures of his dog onlineCredit: Instagram / @officialkeane16Keane had feared for the health of his petCredit: Instagram / @officialkeane16But Keane took to the social media app to reveal the tragic news of Jet’s death with a series of snaps. He posted: “Thanks Jet for being so beautiful and loyal to our family. We will miss you.” Keane opened up on his love for his pets on an episode of The Overlap but also revealed his fear for their health.He said: “You have a routine and you have to look after them. Walk them. I went out this morning before I came here. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”You have a routine with your dogs. I’ve always had dogs, going back when I was growing up in Ireland we always had dogs in the house. “It gives you good security. It’s good for a bit of exercise. Love them to bits. I’ve got two dogs. “But mine are getting a bit old now and a bit frail and that’s always the worry that something will happen to them.” Arsenal icon Ian Wright also revealed he is a cat lover.Most read in FootballWright said: “Cats are amazing. I love them. I’m so deep into them now.” And Keane said: “I’m not anti-cats. I just prefer dogs. I’m not anti-cats.”‘Don’t get all excited’ – Roy Keane and Ian Wright in heated F-word bust-up as co-star forced to play peacemaker More

    • 250 Shares109 Views

      in Motorsport

      Lewis Hamilton grimaces as he ‘eats a DOG biscuit’ in NFL schedule release video for team F1 star part owns

      by

      LEWIS HAMILTON was left grimacing after eating a “DOG TREAT” that “not even Roscoe would like”.Formula One star Hamilton was appearing in a promotional video with the Denver Broncos that was revealing their NFL schedule for next season.Lewis Hamilton was not impressed by some of the food on offer while filming a video for the Denver BroncosCredit: Denver BroncosOne of the dishes saw Hamilton eating a ‘dog treat’Credit: Denver BroncosIt came as part of the Broncos way of revealing their schedule to fansCredit: Denver BroncosHamilton, 39, became a part owner of the Broncos in 2022.While he has only managed to visit games infrequently, due to his own busy schedule in F1, the viral megastar was doing his part to promote the team to new fans – including the 37 million followers he has on Instagram.The video kicked off with a snippet of Hamilton saying “that one’s definitely the worst one” as he ate one dish before he introduced his purpose in the video.His first taste test saw him tucking into some ranch and carrot sticks from Indiana representing the Indianapolis Colts, with Hamilton describing the meal as “banging”. READ MORE IN F1Next up was a potato pierogi, or a “Yinzer”, representing the Pittsburgh Steelers. And the Brit was again impressed, saying: “This is so good.”His third item was a Creole Gumbo representing the New Orleans Saints.However, Hamilton was not a fan of this dish, and started off his review by saying: “It smells and it tastes a little bit like something Roscoe (his dog) would eat.”Next up was a Peach Cobbler from Atlanta representing the Atlanta Falcons. Again Hamilton was not impressed, savagely remarking: “This is not good. This is southern food? This is southern’s finest?”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHamilton then got his hands on some southern grits representing the Carolina Panthers.The seven time world champion could be seen visibly and audibly gagging as he tried to eat the food before saying: “That one’s definitely the worst one. Inside Lewis Hamilton’s birthday celebrations for beloved dog Roscoe with special cake and chilling out with movie”The texture is so slimy. It looks like something you would see in the Matrix,” Hamilton then began doing a stirring motion with his hand.He concluded: “It’s like what you would imagine they have in prison. That’s prison food. That one really offended me.”Next up was something vegan Hamilton was more familiar with, avocado toast, representing the Los Angeles Chargers. Hamilton really appeared to enjoy it, describing it as “bomb”.The next plate sensationally revealed a “dog treat” from the Cleveland Browns.And while the treat actually consisted of peanut butter, pumpkin, oat flour and flaxseed, Hamilton gagged and said: “Nah I’ll leave that to Roscoe. I don’t even think Roscoe is going to like that to be honest.”Inside track on Hamilton’s lifeLEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner.
      Next up was some KC style pulled jackfruit and barbeque sauce representing the Kansas City Chiefs.Hamilton was mixed about it, saying: “That’s damn good barbeque sauce. [But] Is it supposed to be spicy? It’s not really spicy.”Then came a Cincinnati chilli representing the Cincinnati Bengals, which Hamilton impressed. He said: “I actually like it. I get the hype.”Some of the outtakes from the video were played at the end, including one clip of Hamilton asking whether it was “real dog biscuit”.READ MORE SUN STORIESHamilton reportedly has a net worth of £300million.He will be back in action on the F1 grid this weekend at the Imola Grand Prix.Hamilton said even his dog Roscoe would have a tough time with some of the foodCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

    • 238 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Under-fire Pochettino admits Chelsea fans are much nicer to him in person – because they’re scared of his DOG

      by

      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is suffering dogs’ abuse as boss at Chelsea this season.From being booed by his own fans in the stands to trolled mercilessly from a safe distance by internet diehards accusing him of wrecking the club from within.Beagle-eyed fans often spot Mauricio Pochettino out with his dog Sansa, who he reckons might be why they act more kindly than onlineCredit: Instagram / pochettinoPochettino says his dog ensures fans in real life are no paws for concernCredit: RexFunnily enough, it is a different story when Chelsea’s head coach meets the punters face to face while out walking his dog in what little spare time he gets away from trying to build a team capable of chasing consistent honours.Pochettino said: “Maybe it is because they are scared of my dog — because it is a big dog.“It’s a Rhodesian Ridgeback. It’s massive. Maybe they are nice with me because of that?“I spend one hour, maybe one hour and a half with my dog and sometimes I meet the fans in different places and they ask me things. I can tell them the truth.READ MORE TOP STORIES“Fans sometimes get an image that is not real. That is fake.“Maybe sometimes my words are taken or a photograph is taken of me looking sad but I am not a sad person. I laugh a lot, I smile.“I am very positive. I am not acting. I try not to act.“Sometimes people get the wrong idea. And if you face me on the street you will become in love — especially if I have my dog.Most read in FootballPochettino tells supporters ‘the truth’ when they stop to chatCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When I walk every day with my dog in different places I feel the appreciation from the fans.“On social media, it can be, ‘Hey, you must do this, do that’ but here, it is the opposite.Chelseas midfield struggles with Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez“When I am on the street, the people are really good.“They appreciate and give us credit for working in a project and process that is so difficult, because the people who understand football know what is going on here.“They appreciate our commitment, the way we behave and the way we believe and support all the decisions that were taken before we arrived.“All we want is to help and add our knowledge and experience to be more competitive and help the team win games. That is what is most important.”Poch’s terrifying-sounding pooch Sansa is named after a character in Game of Thrones, Sansa Stark.It’s a Rhodesian Ridgeback. It’s massive. Maybe they are nice with me because of that?Mauricio PochettinoThis so-called captive queen apparently starts off with a naive view of the world but she becomes a more ‘hardened individual after suffering one betrayal and cruelty after another’.After almost 15 years in coaching, more than five of those spent at Thursday evening’s bitter opponents  Tottenham, there may be more to the dog’s name  than we imagine.Pochettino certainly needs his Chelsea players to be dogs of war on Thursday evening — eight years to the day since the infamous Battle of the Bridge.That was when Tottenham’s dreams of a first Premier League title were crushed by a surprisingly pumped-up Blues team enduring their worst season for two decades.Thiago Silva, 39, has announced his upcoming departureCredit: GettyOur beautiful game is broken, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd

      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more…

      Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele received a six-match ban after being sent off for violent conduct.Pochettino, 52, was in the away dugout that eventful night and football’s man of peace even got caught up in the scrums as the game spiralled out of control with 12 bookings — nine for his Spurs.Anger took over from football as Spurs handed the title to Leicester  and the game was used as a benchmark for learning purposes.Poch said: “We used this game after time, time, time, to talk and to see and to review and to reuse to try to learn from this game.“Players like Eric Dier were young and it was out of control. He became more mature after this game. We used all this experience to be better and better and better.“Son, Dele Alli, different players involved in this game.“We were playing well but we missed how to control the emotion when you compete for big things.“That was the point that made us more mature and to start the season after believing.“Then happened different things, circumstances that affected the  situation of the team.We have to be careful how we judge the young players because this is about them making mistakes and how they learn and improve.Mauricio Pochettino“We realised with this group we could go and fight for big things. It was tough but at that moment the team showed great character.“I don’t remember their position in the table. I think they were mid-table like we are now.“But we were talking about massive players . . . Hazard, John Terry, Costa, Willian, Matic, Azpilicueta, Cahill.“We have to be careful how we judge the young players because this is about them making mistakes and how they learn and improve — and then maybe they can perform better.“But we have worked out in our head what we need to do next season.”Whatever it is it will have to be without veteran defender Thiago Silva, 39, who announced he is leaving after four years.What should have been a one-year stay has stretched and the Brazil legend is a hugely influential figure in the dressing room.Poch said: “It’s true that over the years it is more difficult to find this type of player. We are talking about a 39-year-old. It is not easy to find this profile of player.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He is an amazing guy, an amazing professional. Nearly 40, an amazing career.“The players, the fans, the club is going to miss him but he is happy. He is so proud of his career here at Chelsea. I wish him the best.” More

    • 200 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson sued after his Italian mastiff ‘attacked sports masseur’ as they posed for selfie

      by

      ARSENAL star Reiss Nelson is being sued by his sports masseur who claims the player’s Italian mastiff attacked him as they posed for a selfie.Saeid Motaali, 50, alleges the dog went for his neck and bit him on the arm he raised to protect himself at Nelson’s pad in North London.Reiss Nelson, with his Italian mastiff, is being sued by a sports masseur who claims the dog attacked himCredit: FieldfisherSaeid Motaali claims Reiss’s dog attacked his neck and bit him on the armCredit: FieldfisherNelson playing for the GunnersCredit: GettyIt is said to have happened in 2020 after Mr Motaali finished a sports massage with the star and asked for a photo with him and his pet.According to the Evening Standard, Mr Motaali’s legal team said: “The dog was a large powerful animal.”A High Court claim accuses Nelson of failing to control the animal, which had allegedly been trained as a guard dog.The therapist says he has not been able to work for more than three years due to the incident.READ MORE ON REISS NELSONMr Nelson previously denied the accusation.Nelson also has concerns on the pitch, after penning a contract extension last summerit would be no surprise to see the club cash in this time around.The 24-year-old winger has been in the starting XI just once across both the Prem and Champions League this season.Nelson is surplus to requirements and it would take an injury to a key man like Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli for him to be handed a chance in the remainder of the campaign.Most read in FootballHis best moment in a Gunners shirt came when he scored a last-gasp winner in the 3-2 victory over Bournemouth last season.He has to come up with something similar to avoid being sold amid interest from Brighton.Arsenal’s title chances are ‘100% gone’ according to club legend who savages ‘lazy’ Gunners after Aston Villa shocker More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Jack Grealish opens up on unusual habits including stunning Wag Sasha taking dog to training and drinking BOVRIL

      by

      MANCHESTER CITY star Jack Grealish has let fans take a small peek into his private life and the bizarre habits he has.The England international stars in Manchester City’s new documentary series on Netflix, Together: Treble Winners, where he reveals his unusual habits away from the turf.Jack Grealish has opened up about some of his unusual habitsCredit: GettyGrealish revealed he has an addiction to BovrilCredit: Netflix / Man CityThe former Aston Villa winger’s cheeky personality helps him be a big figure amongst his teammates in the dressing room.And one bizarre clip from the documentary shows Grealish trying to get his fellow City stars to try the beefy drink Bovril for the first time – after admitting he loves the stuff himself.But despite his best efforts he struggled to get anyone onboard with his Bovril addiction, although he did convince Swiss international Manuel Akanji to try the drink often consumed on the terraces.He joked: “I don’t really think Manu liked it, I just think he said ‘yeah’ to get me away from him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”They were unbelievable, I took about eight home with me!”Alongside his unusual taste for the beef flavoured drink Grealish also revealed that he uses Man City’s multi-million pound, state of the art training ground as a playground and a place to go to the toilet for his dog.Alongside his model girlfriend, Sasha Attwood, he explained that the pair use City’s training ground as a place to walk their Cockapoo Skye.Grealish explained that the pitches at the facility are the easiest greenery he can use with him and Sasha living in a city centre apartment amongst the high-rises.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he also revealed that the seemingly smart plan to bring his dog to training has previously led to Skye using the precision-trimmed training pitches as a dog would use any patch of grass – as a toilet.He explained: “One time I brought her on the pitch and obviously we’d trained on it in the day, and she did the biggest s**t, like, just in the middle of the pitch.”Animated Pep Guardiola berates Jack Grealish at full-time after Man City are frustrated by Arsenal in title showdown The unfortunate accident doesn’t stop Grealish from loving his cockapoo as he explained that come win or loss, Skye will always cheer him up when he gets home.He added: “I love my dog man, I love her more than anything in the world,”When you come back after a game, win, lose, whatever, the dogs are just happy to see you.”Jack Grealish has revealed his dog Skye used the Man City training pitches as a toiletCredit: Netflix / Man CityGrealish and partner Sasha Attwood walk their cockapoo skye on the training pitchesCredit: Netflix / Man City More

    • 225 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Jack Grealish reveals embarrassing moment he had to tell girlfriend Sasha Attwood what their cockapoo did at training

      by

      JACK GREALISH revealed how his pet cockapoo lived up to its name – by doing its business on one of Manchester City’s training pitches.The England ace was bought the pooch as a birthday present from his girlfriend Sasha.Jack Grealish has opened up about his struggles to potty train his cavapooCredit: InstagramThe dog features prominently on his InstagramThey often take Skye for walks around the vast City Football Academy as there are few green spaces around their town centre apartment.And Grealish revealed: “One time I brought her on this pitch – and we’d trained on it in the day and she’d done the biggest s*** – just in the middle of the pitch.“And I said to Sash – we’ve just trained on that today – and she’s just done a big s*** in the middle of it.“Because we live in the city centre there are not many parks for her and me to just walk around. So here is perfect just to come and chill.”READ MORE ON MAN CITYGrealish told the Together: Treble Winners documentary: “I love my dog more than anything.“It’s nice when you come back after a game and the dogs are just so happy to see you. She doesn’t have a clue who I am – she just loves me.”Grealish is a hero amongst City supporters but on any away day he is jeered by opposition fans.The midfielder has now spoken out about his failure to win over the hearts of City’s rivals – and says it bothers his mum.Most read in FootballSasha bought the cavapoo for Jack as a birthday giftCredit: InstagramCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGrealish, 28, moved to City in 2021 for £100million, making him the most expensive British player at the time.The Birmingham-born star has endured a tough season after a horrific run of injuries the last few months.Jack Grealish wears stunning £180,000 rose gold Patek Philippe worth three times more than Erling Haaland’s watchCity fans were over the moon to see him return to the pitch this weekend for the 0-0 title clash against Arsenal.He said: “I always think about it. I always wonder, ‘why do they boo me?’ – and my mum always asks me about it as well.“But I don’t actually know why it happens. At every single away ground I go to now, I get booed and I’m not entirely sure why it is – I just have to try and take it as a positive or a compliment.”And Grealish’s best way to hush his rivals is to show them his trophy cabinet.He’s won six major pieces of silverware since his move from Aston Villa and is hoping to play his part in the Blues’ attempts to win another three this season.Still, to many Grealish is seen as a hero, especially his younger sister Hollie who was born with cerebral palsy.READ MORE SUN STORIESAsked if he is Hollie’s role model, Grealish said: “I think I probably am. But she gets fed up with me as well because I’m always winding her up and stuff!“I love her to pieces, and we are so lucky to have her because when she was born, they told us she wouldn’t be able to do a lot of things like talking and walking, but luckily she can do all that now.” More

    • 225 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal star David Raya is training banned XL Bully as bodyguard after string of violent break-ins targeting footballers

      by

      PREMIER League goalie David Raya has a banned XL Bully dog to guard him, The Sun can reveal.The Arsenal ace, 28, has vowed to keep pet Goku following a string of terrifying raids on the homes of football stars.
      David Raya has a banned XL Bully dog to guard himCredit: Alamy
      Spaniard Raya has shared snaps of him cuddled up with the glaring beast on the sofaCredit: Jam Press/@d.raya1
      Goku lives in a secure cage at the couple’s multimillion-pound home in North LondonCredit: Jam Press/@t.trouboul
      The breed was outlawed after several attacks, but Raya has an exemption certificate.
      An expert said last night: “He’s a responsible owner.”
      Raya and model girlfriend Tatiana Trouboul, 27, are said to adore the mutt, even though new laws are in place outlawing XL Bullys after a string of attacks.
      Goku lives in a secure cage at the couple’s multimillion-pound home in North London.
      READ MORE ON FOOTBALL
      Spaniard Raya has shared snaps of himself cuddled up with the glaring beast on the sofa.
      Tatiana has also been seen taking him for walks.
      Raya, who is currently on loan to the Gunners from Brentford, wants the pooch to guard their property after fellow stars suffered a series of violent break-ins.
      He has hired experts from Elite Protection Dogs to train Goku.
      Most read in Football
      A spokesperson for the firm said: “David Raya has one XL Bully. He is called Goku, he is a one-year-old. David’s had him since a puppy.
      “Everyone with XL Bullys is ­worried. But David is a responsible owner, he wants to be responsible with him.
      “We are training Goku on a long-term contract.”
      Tearful owner of XL bully begs for breed to be ‘wiped out’ after they killed grandma at his home
      Elite Protection Dogs has 35 years’ experience training canines, charging up to £20,000.
      In 2022, Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez got a Belgian Malinois from the firm in the same month he landed a prized World Cup ­winner’s medal with Argentina.
      New laws have come in over the past two months after a rise in maulings from XL Bullys, including those previously regarded as “soft and loving”.
      On December 31 it became illegal for an XL Bully to be out in public without a lead and muzzle.
      It is also an offence to sell, breed, give away or abandon the dogs.
      And this month it became illegal to own an XL Bully in the UK without an exemption certificate, which Raya possesses.
      The dogs must be microchipped, neutered and kept in a secure place. Owners must also have third-party liability insurance.
      Meanwhile, dog shelters have seen a huge increase in XL Bullys being handed in or abandoned.
      Fatally attacked
      The first reported attack on a person was in Liverpool in 2017, when a toddler was severely injured by four dogs.
      Their owner, Andrew McGowan, was subsequently jailed.
      In 2021, ten-year-old Jack Lis was killed by an XL Bully in Caerphilly, South Wales, while visiting a friend, after which two people were put behind bars.
      A month later Adam Watts was killed by an XL Bully at his dog shelter in Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Scotland.
      A further eight people were killed by the dogs in 2022 and 2023, including 54-year-old father-of-one Ian Langley, near Sunderland, in October last year.
      This month grandmother Esther Martin, 68, was the latest person to be fatally attacked by the breed – days after the ban came into force.
      She was killed by two XL Bullys owned by her son-in-law Ashley Warren, 39, who begged for the breed to be banned.
      Warren, of Jaywick, Essex, said: “If my dogs did that to her, when I had never seen anything but love from them, then that breed just has a killer switch.
      “I honestly thought the ban was a stupid government plan to wipe out a breed which I had never seen anything but softness and love from. Now I think they need to be wiped out.”
      READ MORE SUN STORIES
      The breed was said to be responsible for 20 per cent of dog attacks in 2023.
      The Sun approached Raya and Arsenal for comment.
      Raya vowed to keep the mutt following a string of terrifying raids on the homes of football starsCredit: ReutersPrem protection

      SEVERAL Prem stars have bought dogs for protection following a string of terrifying break-ins.
      Man City ace Jack Grealish posed with a £25,000 Belgian Malinois this month after raiders broke into his home while his family were in.
      He got the dog from Chaperone K9, which is popular with footballers.
      Grealish’s City and England team-mate Kyle Walker bought a £40,000 Doberman from the firm.
      The majority of dogs they provide are German Shepherds or Belgian Malinois, with each put through a rigorous 12-month training ­programme so the dogs are able to recognise threats including burglaries, attacks and robberies.
      Other current and ex-Prem stars to use the firm are Marcus Rashford, Mark Noble, Phil Jones, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jesse Lingard.
      Similar firms like Elite Protection have also sold pets to protect stars such as ex-Spurs goalie Hugo Lloris. More