canine companion

noun

: a dog that is kept as a pet

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Bonnie, his beloved canine companion, also died in the water. Susan Young, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 Another inseparable pair captured hearts online when a cat refused to leave her canine companion’s side—even joining him on daily walks. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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