Amanda Collins, 36, based in Essex, describes her Afghan hound D'hari as a "little lifesaver" and says she gave her a "purpose" and reason to get up every day. Amanda's partner, Jamie O'hara ...

Yet, surprisingly, a David and Goliath story did not evolve out of the competition, with Marvel using its considerable resources to crush or absorb Jamie Hari's DIY labor of love. In fact ...