The phrase
"best housemates" means the people you live with in a house or apartment who are really good friends and enjoyable to be around.
Full definition
White men are perceived to be
good housemates in terms of working around the house all day, pulling chairs, opening car doors for their women, buying flowers and showering their partners with gifts.
Both are loyal dogs who love to be with their families and
make good housemates, provided they receive adequate mental and physical exercise.
Piggy the English Bulldog and Igor the French Bulldog are
the best housemates ever.
This is not to say that Great Danes and Yorkies can not be
good housemates.
And a frustrated dog is not
a good housemate.
Training your pet to follow basic commands will not only make
them a better housemate, but could also save their life in a dangerous situation like running into a busy street.