里さと犬いぬ

noun

pet dog; domesticated dog

Refers to a dog that lives with people in a village or home, as opposed to a wild dog or wolf. Often used in contrast with 山犬 (mountain dog/wolf).

Antonyms: 山犬

• 昔むかし話ばなしでは、里さと犬いぬと山やま犬いぬがよく対たい比ひされる。

  In old tales, pet dogs and mountain dogs are often contrasted.

• この辺あたりでは、里さと犬いぬが放はなし飼がいにされているのをよく見みかける。

  Around here, you often see domesticated dogs roaming freely.