Pickles was a dog renowned for his role in finding the stolen FIFA World Cup in 1966.

The trophy was stolen during a public exhibition at Westminster Central Hall, four months before the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England, but was found just seven days later wrapped in newspaper at the bottom of a suburban garden hedge in South Norwood, South London, by Pickles while taking a walk.

Pickles later died by choking on his own lead whilst chasing a cat.

His story was told in a 2006 ITV drama written by Michael Chaplin, called Pickles: The Dog Who Won the World Cup. He was voiced by Harry Enfield. ^*

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