canines

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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

Another clue is the presence of pronounced canines that separate one set of teeth from another—the incisors from the bicuspids and molars, for instance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

The canines are more likely to attack children or people who are alone, and may be triggered when people turn their backs or run, he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

In recent days, police—on foot and in vehicles, some equipped with night-vision goggles—have been near Chakwera’s house trying to catch an incriminating glimpse of the canines, residents said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

The lips of her little mouth were parted to show her small sharp teeth, and the canines were longer and more pointed than the others.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck