I have two dogs, they are both shepherd mixes and very attuned with my behavior
They sound like big dogs. We have a small Chi-Terrier. He is a companion dog for our son.
Companion dog
A companion dog is a dog that does not work, providing only companionship as a pet, rather than usefulness by doing specific tasks. Many of the toy dog breeds are used only for the pleasure of their company, not as workers. Any dog can be a companion dog, and many working types such as retrievers are enjoyed primarily for their friendly nature as a family pet, as are mixed breed dogs. The American Kennel Club also offers a Companion dog title for judged dog obedience competitions.
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Companion versus toy dogs.
Toy dogs and companion dogs have a large overlap. However companion dogs are not limited by size, whereas all toy dogs are small.
List of companion dogs.
- Affenpinscher
- Alaskan Klee Kai
- American Bully
- American Eskimo Dog
- American Hairless Terrier
- Askal (Aspin)
- Australian Shepherd
- Basset Hound
- Beagle
- Bichon Frisé
- Biewer Terrier
- Brussels Griffon
- Bolognese
- Boston Terrier
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