canines

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Activists in white hazmat suits carry floppy-eared canines away as he waves papers at a police officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

In recent days, police—on foot and in vehicles, some equipped with night-vision goggles—have been near Chakwera’s house trying to catch an incriminating glimpse of the canines, residents said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

There is evidence that humans have been living closely with canines for at least 30,000 years.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

It sneered, revealing a full set of ivory canines.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda