Joey Essex has returned the Dobermann puppy he purchased after being slammed by an animal charity.
Former The Only Way Is Essex star Joey, 32, recently introduced his new pup to his Instagram followers with a snap of the pooch, with the caption: "Newest member".
However, fans were quick to point out that the dog appeared to have cropped ears as the Dobermann's ears were sticking up rather than flopping down – a hallmark of ear cropping which is illegal in the UK.