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 walnuts from black walnut trees are a prime example: Their husks and nuts can grow an invisible potent mold that causes tremors and seizures in canines if ingested.
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Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Carlsbad, the only municipality in San Diego County to prohibit dogs in city parks, wants to be more friendly to canines.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Dog trainer and canine behavior consultant Cathy Madson, says in an article posted by Preventive Vet that dogs generally need between 30 minutes to two hours of exercise every day, although exactly how much varies depending on factors like their age, size, and breed, among others.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Despite the incident, The Animal Haven reaffirmed its no-kill shelter status, and clarified that euthanasia in cases of irremediable canine aggression is in line with the Best Friends Animal Society's definition of no-kill.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Carlsbad, the only municipality in San Diego County to prohibit dogs in city parks, wants to be more friendly to canines.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Dog trainer and canine behavior consultant Cathy Madson, says in an article posted by Preventive Vet that dogs generally need between 30 minutes to two hours of exercise every day, although exactly how much varies depending on factors like their age, size, and breed, among others.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Despite the incident, The Animal Haven reaffirmed its no-kill shelter status, and clarified that euthanasia in cases of irremediable canine aggression is in line with the Best Friends Animal Society's definition of no-kill.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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