canines
Example Sentences
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Animal Care and Control officials cited “The Exorcist” star Linda Blair after several complaints led county authorities to investigate her Acton dog kennel operation where they discovered 251 canines at the unlicensed facility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 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
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
But would the feature ever extend beyond canines?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 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
