How do I solve 5 down in Express Cryptic 20260521?

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5 down reads "Briton with link to a dog" (7 letters); the answer is SCOTTIE. It's a charade: the answer breaks into parts in clue order, each part clued by a word or short phrase. No indicators needed; watch for standard abbreviations (RA = artist, US = American, IN = at home) and short synonyms. The full step-by-step breakdown is on this page.

Briton with link to a dog (7)

5D — Briton with link to a dog (7) — SCOTTIE