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Sylvester Stallone Says He and Jennifer Flavin Didn't 'End' Their Relationship Because of a Dog

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Sylvester Stallone is clearing the air after Jennifer Flavin filed for divorce last week.

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After 25 years of marriage, Flavin, 54, filed for "dissolution of marriage and other relief" from the Rocky star at a court in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Friday.

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Stallone, 76, addressed reports that their breakup came after he got a Rottweiler, Dwight, and a disagreement over the canine triggered other arguments that led to the divorce filing.

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The actor told TMZ Wednesday that, while he and Flavin did not see eye to eye over the dog's care — especially since they are bicoastal and he frequently travels for work

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 it did not ultimately lead to their split. "We did not end the relationship on such a trivial argument," he said.

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"We just went in different directions. I have the highest respect for Jennifer,"

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 added Stallone. "I will always love her. She's an amazing woman. She's the nicest human being I've ever met."

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He also spoke on his decision to cover up an arm tattoo he got of Flavin 14 years ago with a tribute to his late dog Butkus.

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 The actor told TMZ he was trying to freshen up the tattoo, but it was instead ruined, so he decided to cover it up with Butkus.

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