canine

noun

ˈkā-ˌnīn How to pronounce canine (audio)
Definition of caninenext
as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes in the minds of some, the winner of this prestigious dog show has a fair claim to the title of King of the Canines

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Recent Examples of canine The canine policies are somewhat similar at the Hollywood Police Department, according to spokeswoman Deanna Bettineschi. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Dogs adopted after rescue Volunteers from Friends of KCK Animal Services, Pawsitive Tails, Heart of America Humane Society, Great Plains SPCA and Melissa’s Second Chances helped feed, vaccinate and bathe the canines. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 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. — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The canine, a Belgian Malinois named Koba, began training with his handler Officer Chris Lizak in June 2016 and was set to retire in October, according to the release. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for canine
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dog
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  • The local community has also rallied to help the family by delivering meals, caring for their kids and walking their dog.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Four months later, he was seen last weekend walking dogs, taking walks, enjoying a cup of coffee in a garage, and even stopping to sift through neighborhood trash items on the side of the street.
    — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dog

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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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