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A dog adopted together by a couple (who are typically young). This pet comes to represent the beginnings, trials and tribulations of their relationship to one another, in lieu of an actual child. Said dog is typically adopted from a no-kill shelter.
"After Ashley and Michael moved in together, they then took the next step: they adopted a relationship dog."
by thewriteguy February 17, 2012
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