Al sat with him, the dog! (3)

I believe the answer is:

ian

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(Other definitions for ian that I've seen before include "Albert Beale's first name in EastEnders" , "Sir - McKellen, actor" , "- - Wallace (baritone)" , "Scottish man's name" , "- Fleming (James Bond)" .)

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