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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Whannell opts to go the practical route, using prosthetics and other on-camera devices to simulate Blake’s agonizing mutation, but errs on the side of realism, with its infected father sweating up a storm before gnawing his arm with those sharp new canines of his.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
Laika, as well as her fellow canine candidates, underwent rigorous training to prepare for the unprecedented journey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
His affection for and interest in canines does not end with domestics.
—Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
At the start of the week, there was a lot of classroom time — the program ran for four days — learning about the various divisions of the police department, like patrol, investigations, community policing and even the canine division, complete with a demonstration.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
Laika, as well as her fellow canine candidates, underwent rigorous training to prepare for the unprecedented journey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
His affection for and interest in canines does not end with domestics.
—Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
At the start of the week, there was a lot of classroom time — the program ran for four days — learning about the various divisions of the police department, like patrol, investigations, community policing and even the canine division, complete with a demonstration.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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