canine

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A police dog and its handler searched marshland near to London Road and found a man who tried to run away but was stopped by the canine.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The cancer wasn’t cured but was greatly reduced, improving the quality of life for his canine companion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

By comparing canine and molar teeth, they reconstructed patterns of development during the first six years of life.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Now, the 6-year-old insists, she’ll also be looking after a canine spirit that is sharing his body.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Then I heard a sound that sent a chill up my spine, a low canine growl, somewhere close by.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan