Large dog and dialect of region in northern France (8)

I believe the answer is:

alsatian

(Other definitions for alsatian that I've seen before include "Large dog and someone from Alsace" , "Large dog and person from northern France" , "Old Frenchman" , "Breed of dog" , "aggressive dog" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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