Victoria Beckham presented David Beckham with a pet bulldog during the holiday celebration at their British home, Beckingham Palace, this Christmas. The former Spice Girl reportedly splurged more than $3,000 on the new pup from a local breeder after her husband spoke of England’s bulldog spirit in the run-up to next year’s World Cup campaign, says The Sun.

“David absolutely loves the bulldog. Posh said she chose the breed because it is a symbol of Becks’s spirit on the football field,” said a source.

David already has two Rottweilers, named Snoopy and Puff after his favorite rappers Snoop Dog and Diddy.