Wide-eyed, lean and with impeccable dribbling skills… no, it’s not Gary Lineker, but his beloved dog.
It is clear that there is no better rival than the footballer and his husky cross.
On a walk together this week, the BBC presenter and his rescue dog, brought from Los Angeles in 2022, showed that some canines really do look like their owners. “I met him recently on vacation and it was love at first sight,” Lineker said at the time.
But he’s not the only star with a mixed-race mini-me. From Justin Bieber to Simon Cowell, can you match the famous faces with their doggie doubles?
Do you think you have it? The answers can be found at the end of this article.
Guess who? Can you match the dogs with their famous owners?
Hint: Some of them actually look like their owners.
The 12 beautiful dogs:
1) Lip service: Her husband is rock’s Prince of Darkness, but Bugsy is by all accounts (mostly) an angel.
2) Main role: Harry’s owner was a great collector, but now he seems like another country
3) What a Fuss: Little Bert’s teacher is known for being a bit of a prankster and a talented children’s writer.
4) The best thing about puppies: Honey’s owner will never let you down
5) Red Carpet Rover: Blue’s maestro is a working legend, tipped to play Bond
6) Ready to play ball? We talk about love: Lulu is a success with her sporty owner
7) Walkie the line: There are Big Little Lies and even smaller canines for Minnie Pearl’s Oscar-winning star ‘mom’
8) I’ve licked him: Pilaf the chihuahua bears an almost eerie resemblance to his owner, the star Ghost.
9) Fur Baby: Piggy hits the nail on the head with a Canadian singer
10) It’s a yes on your part: Skiddly certainly has the X Factor and the music mogul owner’s smile.
11) Crown Jewel: Beth can claim a royal pedigree
11) Filbert is named after a football stadium and is owned by a man who once wore the shirt.
