A German shepherd described by the RSPCA as the "most unfortunate dog in Britain" has finally found a new home.

The seven-year-old, called Yogi, was born with a lower jaw slightly longer than his upper jaw, which means his bottom teeth stick out.

His ugly looks have stopped visitors to the RSPCA shelter at St Columb, Newquay, Cornwall, from offering him a home.

But now retired fish and chip shop owner Pamela Workman has taken Yogi in - after a four-month stay at the shelter.

'Wonderful temperament'

Mrs Workman, 70, said: "He doesn't look too attractive because of his deformed lower jaw, which gives him an off-putting look.

But his temperament is wonderful. He's really a dear."

Yogi was said to be settling well in his new home at Tavistock, Devon.

Mrs Workman takes him on two walks each day, and treats him to his favourite meal of chicken.

Offers of help for the German Shepherd flooded into the RSPCA's Cornwall branch from across the globe after the charity put out a national appeal.

The RSPCA centre's deputy manager, Andy MacMillan said today: "We had somebody come especially from Spain to visit us, and offers of help from the Maldives, America, the south of France and all over this country."

Mr MacMillan said the charity chose Mrs Workman to be Yogi's new owner because she had free time to spend with him, and had previously owned four German Shepherd dogs.

Corrective surgery

"We had offers from other people willing to pay for corrective surgery for Yogi's teeth. But I think that's taking things too far," he said.

Yogi was first taken in by the RSPCA two years ago when his family could not cope with his size.

He was happily re-homed with a couple - only to be returned to the charity when the husband fell ill and his wife could not cope.

But Mrs Workman said Yogi's future was now secure and added: "I am sure we will grow old together."