house dog
Domesticated family pet
A house dog is a dog kept as a pet inside the home rather than in a kennel, yard, or working capacity outdoors.
The term distinguishes companion animals from guard dogs, hunting dogs, or livestock dogs: She's strictly a house dog—never been outside off-leash.
It can also suggest a pampered or domesticated temperament.
Common retriever breed
- retrieverDog trained to fetch game
- beagleTracking hound breed
- poodleCurly-coated intelligent breed
- bulldogSquat, wrinkle-faced canine
terrier · chihuahua · dachshund · spaniel · shepherd · boxer · husky · greyhound
Authoritative orders given
leash · treats · clicker · reinforcement · crate · potty training · socialization · recall
Faithful commitment to another
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- bondingForming close connections
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- playfulInclined toward fun
faithful · trust · attachment · devotion · rapport · closeness · cuddles · comfort
labrador
Common retriever breed
bulldog · terrier · chihuahua · dachshund · spaniel · shepherd · boxer · husky · greyhound · mastiff
commands
Authoritative orders given
fetch · leash · treats · clicker · reinforcement · crate · potty training · socialization · recall · behavior
loyalty
Faithful commitment to another
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- bondingForming close connections
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
playful · faithful · trust · attachment · devotion · rapport · closeness · cuddles · comfort · empathy
watchdog
Guard or monitor
territorial · guarding · intruder · alarm · patrol · vigilance · deterrent · security · warning · defensive
feeding
Giving food to
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- vaccinationsInjections conferring disease immunity
neutering · spaying · kibble · collar · bed · toys · bowl · walks · exercise · bathing
house dogwild dog
Undomesticated canine species
stray dog · stray · street dog · dingo · wolf
house dogworking dog
Dog bred for tasks
farm dog · junkyard dog · guard dog · sled dog · herding dog
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