Sturdy broad-chested British icon (7)

I believe the answer is:

bulldog

(Other definitions for bulldog that I've seen before include "Sturdy 'British' dog" , "Thematic type [DOG]" , "Sturdy British canine" , "Courageous canine - clip" , "friend" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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