James Bond has been banned from having a dog for over 70 years

James Bond has never owned a dog in seven decades of stories (Picture: Shutterstock)

He’s had a license to kill since the publication of Casino Royale in 1953, but James Bond has enjoyed no such success in his application to become a dog owner.

Less than a decade after Ian Fleming’s signature creation first saw print, Sean Connery embodied the character in Dr No.

Since then, 007 has become an icon – the flash cars, fancy gadgets, tuxedo and signature drink turning into hallmarks with each new release.