canine companion

noun

: a dog that is kept as a pet

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The caption was accompanied by side-by-side photos of Brody matching the vibe of his previous dog and his current canine companion. Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 July 2024 His long-suffering canine companion, Gromit, was originally conceived as a cat, but Park found a dog far easier to craft. Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 July 2024 The post also featured a series of photos of her late canine companion. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2024 Most dogs do not handle fireworks well, so helping your canine companion get through Independence Day, say animal experts, should start early. John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2024 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 7 Dec. 2024.

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