canine
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Her heavy metal performances trumped nine other finalists, including magician acts, canine performers and even a robot dance crew.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
As a dog lover, I appreciated knowing the fate of the film’s canine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The intruder might have been deterred by the couple’s two dogs — except that neither canine acted like a traditional guard dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Firefighters, including a canine search unit, inspected the site.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The yellow canine thus coyly revealed was as long as my longest finger.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Asked about the fate of the thousands of unaccounted-for canines, he acknowledged they had likely "already been eaten."
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 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
Under a $1.6-million annual contract with the city, a nonprofit group called Dogs Playing for Life ensures that shelter dogs get out of their kennels for walks, play time with other canines and human interaction.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 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
He had a huge, handsome smile, with sharp canines.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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