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That offhand vision has since expanded into Canyon View Ranch, a five-acre luxury retreat tucked into the hills of Topanga that its clients refer to as Disneyland for canines.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 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

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

But for those who may be allergic to dogs or live with cynophobia - the extreme fear of dogs or canines - they say the rise of dog-friendly spaces is a growing concern.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2026

The canines on these hummers were as big as the canines on any guard dog you’ll ever see, and that was a rude awakening.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston



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