The owner of a 7st dog who gets mistaken for Chewbacca has admitted she had 'no idea' her cross-breed would grow to the size of a 'small man'. Nina Ayling, 27, bought her Newfoundland-Poodle cross ...

WOULD Chew look at that — Mylo the dog is so shaggy he often gets mistaken for the Star Wars Wookiee. The Newfoundland-poodle cross weighs 7st and stands 5ft 3ins tall — just 2ft less than Chewbacca.

It may be their sweet disposition and gentle nature, yet also their outgoing, intelligent and curious characteristics that attract Rachelle Parks to the Newfoundland, making this gentle giant her ...