| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dog to set against another dog (3,4,7) | ||
| Medium-sized, muscular dog | USA Today | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Unusually terrible trip around middle of July to get fierce dog (3,4,7) | ||
| Hole with rubbish over floor containing stray dog | The Telegraph Toughie | 12 May 2023 |
| Popular pet | Newsday | 06 Dec 2015 |
| Dangerous pet mine? Nonsense! Blunder revealed in row | The Times Cryptic | 24 Apr 2015 |
| Popular pet | ||
| Small, muscular dog |