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

The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 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

There is evidence that humans have been living closely with canines for at least 30,000 years.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

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