1688/1 - Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported that he heard the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) say: “If anyone keeps a dog that is neither for hunting nor for guarding livestock, his reward will be reduced by two Qīrāts every day.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]
Another narration reads: “One Qīrāt.”
1689/2 - Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “If anyone keeps a dog, his reward will be reduced by one Qīrāt every day, except a dog used for guarding the field or livestock.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]
A narration of Muslim reads: “If anyone keeps a dog, which is not for hunting or guarding livestock or land, his reward will be reduced by two Qīrāts every day.”
1) It is permissible to own a dog for hunting or guarding livestock or farms, because there is a need for it. Owning dogs for other purposes is prohibited.
2) The Shariah adopts the approach of ease and facilitation, considering people’s interests. {And has not imposed upon you any hardship in religion.}