Animal sometimes used as a symbol of Britain (7)

I believe the answer is:

bulldog

(Other definitions for bulldog that I've seen before include "Breed of canine; stationery clip" , "found at the end of a lead" , "Canine breed noted for courage" , "British canine emblem" , "Sturdy British canine" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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