canine companion

noun

: a dog that is kept as a pet

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During their time in Afghanistan, Fletcher also ensured his canine companion was comfortable by bringing him treats from the dining facility on special occasions and buying blankets from the local market to keep him warm when temperatures would drop below freezing in the mountains. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for canine companion 

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