Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey get new dog

Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey have got a new dog – who they have called Jackie Lambchops.

The Jack Russell terrier puppy is just three weeks old and is the puppy of ChaCha, Mariah's long-time pampered pooch.

Nick said: "The new dog is amazing. It is all cute right now."

The 'America's Got Talent' presenter also revealed he and Mariah got the inspiration for the dog's moniker while watching Mafia drama 'The Sopranos'.

He explained: "We were watching 'The Sopranos' and Mariah took a couple of words that she always uses and it came together - Jackie Lambchops."

Although the animal-loving couple are happy with their new pet, they are still keen to have a baby in the near future.

Nick told People: "Some day, absolutely. That's definitely something we've got in mind. But we've got to stop working so much. When you're parents, that's a full-time gig. Each of us have several jobs, so we'd have to make some sacrifices when we're ready to do that."