canines

Example Sentences

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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

“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

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

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Search Party, available in November, is only for dogs at launch, but Amazon is looking beyond canines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Kate relaxed and her mouth smiled and her little teeth showed, the long canines sharp and white.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck