canine companion

noun

: a dog that is kept as a pet

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Recognizing this, the Blue Cross team decided that Lilly would thrive best with a calm and patient canine companion in her future home. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 Bonnie, his beloved canine companion, also died in the water. Susan Young, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 Here are some popular names for your favorite canine companion. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Camping, hiking, road tripping, or any other form of adventure is instantly enhanced by the presence of a canine companion. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for canine companion

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“Canine companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canine%20companion. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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