From the Mirror:
The Great Dane first appeared on screen in 2003 and was given to Chesney – played by Sam Aston – by mechanic Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall). Since then they have forged a strong bond and the pooch has gone on to become one of the most famous animals on TV. But when Schmeichel, who was named after the Danish former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter, becomes ill, Chesney makes the heartbreaking decision to have the dog put down. The distressing scenes will be shown in the next few weeks. A Corrie insider said: “It will be heartbreaking for Chesney – and for viewers. But bosses think the time is right for Schmeichel to leave the show.” Schmeichel has been played by four different Great Danes during his eight years on the ITV1 soap, as the animals used have either died or became too old to cope with the demands of filming the five-episodes-a-week show.
From me:
Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
