Keep dogs only when necessary for guarding properties or flocks

This hadith is about the consequences of keeping a dog. According to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, if someone keeps a dog for any reason other than to guard their property or flock of sheep then they will lose out on their good deeds equal to one Qirat every day. In another narration it is mentioned that two Qirats are deducted every day instead. A qirat is an amount that cannot be measured and it symbolizes something very valuable and precious. Therefore this hadith teaches us that we should not keep dogs unless it is necessary for guarding our properties or flocks as it can lead to loss in our good deeds which are also very valuable and precious.