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Companion Dog
Dog typology
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Très élevé
A companion dog, or pleasure dog, is a dog that has no particular utility, in the sense that it does not serve humans (guard dog, hunting dog, guide dog for the blind, etc.), except to "keep them company".
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These are most often mixed-breed dogs, as well as dogs corresponding to the breeds of group 9 of the FCI nomenclature, but they can also belong to other groups (for example, the Beagle or the Labrador, although hunting dogs, are prized as pets). The classification into companion and utility dogs is systematized for the first time by John Caius in his De Canibus Britannicis in 1570.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Très élevé
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (11–66 lbs) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of activity per day sufficient.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing sufficient.
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What human age for a companion dog ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a companion dog ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Companion Dog
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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