as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
in the minds of some, the winner of this prestigious dog show has a fair claim to the title of King of the Canines
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Although French Bulldogs have once again snagged first place, the canines in the second and third slots are also known for their friendly and affectionate demeanors.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The county did not admit liability in the incident, during which Salvador Garcia Jr. said his arm was severely injured by a sheriff’s canine in 2022 near the Cyprus Village Apartment Complex on Marconi Avenue near Watt Avenue in Arden Arcade.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
Agati says the canine has a close relationship with a mailperson who visits daily and is generally eager to meet everybody.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Heavy, guillotine-style doors used to exit the kennels routinely put both volunteers and canines at risk.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The county did not admit liability in the incident, during which Salvador Garcia Jr. said his arm was severely injured by a sheriff’s canine in 2022 near the Cyprus Village Apartment Complex on Marconi Avenue near Watt Avenue in Arden Arcade.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
Agati says the canine has a close relationship with a mailperson who visits daily and is generally eager to meet everybody.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Heavy, guillotine-style doors used to exit the kennels routinely put both volunteers and canines at risk.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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