canines
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Other countries still rely on canines, often called "avalanche dogs", for mountain search and rescue, including Italy, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Research into augmentative and alternative communication systems has demonstrated that some dogs can learn to use soundboards that “speak” for the canines and combine concepts in unexpectedly sophisticated ways.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
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
“Best in Show” is set inside the competitive world of dog shows and follows a handful of stage parents who enter their pampered canines in competitions around the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
She pulled back her lips, showing off enormous canines, and began to roar.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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