Related Clues:

• Loaf, with "it"
• Man's best friend
• Pointer, e.g.
• Popular pet
• See 55 Down
• Husky or hound
• Basenji or borzoi
• Underperforming investment, slangily
• Peke or pug
• Homie
• Pound denizen
• Akita, e.g.
• Labrador or Newfoundland
• Ballpark frank
• "Man's best friend"