canines

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Another clue is the presence of pronounced canines that separate one set of teeth from another—the incisors from the bicuspids and molars, for instance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

For his installation, titled "Dynamics of a Dog on a Leash" and first shown last year, Todo purchased three robot canines made by Chinese startup Unitree, costing thousands of dollars each.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Police and charging documents say Jalale admitted using a government vehicle, fitted with kennels and dog-food storage compartments, to transport the canines to the former president’s home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Authorities, including the Huntington Beach Police Department, say coyote mating season is a time to be more cautious about the wily canines that live among us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Bertha squawked and hissed, and the two breathless groups of canines stood nose to nose, staring and growling.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood