Miley Cyrus’ new dog looks a lot like Lassie. His name is in fact Emu. Emu Coyne Cyrus, to be precise.

The rough collie puppy has recently joined Miley’s existing pack of hounds - Mary Jane (a black and white pitbull), Happy (a Rottweiler-beagle cross) and Bean (a Chihuahua cross).

Over the weekend, Miley posted a series of pictures of herself and Emu on Instagram, introducing her new pet.

Back in April, Miley was devastated when her Alaskan Klee Kai, Floyd, was killed by a coyote – and has since dedicated multiple performances to her late dog.

Miley added this statement to the first picture she shared of herself and Emu: 'It's taken some time to be ready for this next step and loving again… I'm blissed the out [sic] right now. I feel like this is a new beginning in so many ways.'

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