Dogs of Literature

Seven faithful friends, pampered pets and one terrifying hound.

7×7 grid.

Across

1. 1. What ties our literary dogs together—at the neck? (6)
2. 4. Dora Spenlow's pampered little dog in David Copperfield (3)
3. 6. Decapitate Northern US state to find Levin's hunting dog in Anna Karenina (5)
4. 7. Dorothy's little companion on the road to Oz (4)

Down

1. 1. Stephen King's once-friendly Saint Bernard, whose name titles a horror novel (4)
2. 2. Odysseus's faithful dog, who recognises him on his return (Greek spelling); Losing his tail gives Jason's mythic ship. (5)
3. 3. The Darling children's canine nurse in Peter Pan (4)
4. 5. Mr Rochester's dog in Jane Eyre; also a scheme taking in one. (5)