Stout canine (7)

I believe the answer is:

bulldog

(Other definitions for bulldog that I've seen before include "Canine (with British spirit?)" , "Animal, symbol of tenacity" , "Sturdy British canine" , "Tenacious animal" , "Tenacious type" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Telegraph.

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