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The dog has it's own collar vs The dog has his own collar

Both phrases are correct, but the second one is more commonly used. The possessive pronoun 'his' is used to refer to a male animal, while 'its' is used for inanimate objects or animals of unknown gender. In this case, 'his' is the appropriate choice since we are referring to a male dog.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

The dog has it's own collar

This phrase is incorrect. 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has', not a possessive form.

The correct possessive pronoun to use in this context is 'his' for a male dog or 'its' for an animal of unknown gender.

Alternatives:

  • the dog has his own collar
  • the dog has its own collar

The dog has his own collar

This phrase is correct and commonly used. 'His' is the appropriate possessive pronoun to use when referring to a male dog.

Use 'his' as the possessive pronoun when referring to a male animal. Use 'its' for animals of unknown gender or inanimate objects.

Alternatives:

  • the dog has its own collar

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