LIONEL MESSI'S GARGANTUAN PET, DOGUE DE BODEAUX, GROWS MASSIVELY IN 8MONTHS

Lionel Messi has posted a picture to his Instagram account showing off his pet dog's remarkable growth spurt. The Barcelona star, currently recuperating from a groin injury, was gifted the Dogue de Bodeaux by girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo at the start of this year. 

And eight months after publishing snaps of the moderately sized addition to the Messi tribe, the five-time Ballon D'or winner has proffered a pictorial update of his dog's considerably expanding dimensions

Dogue de Bodeaux is a French Mastiff, a breed of dog known for its size and power. Such is their inherent strength they were formerly employed to transport heavy objects, while their imposing appearance has also seen them deployed as guard dogs. Notoriously difficult to train, Dogues de Bordeauxs quickly become completely attached to their owners.       And Messi would do well to keep a few spare cloths around his home. His type of dog is prone to drooling - a lot. 

MR KEN'S WORLD