canines

Example Sentences

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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

For his installation, titled "Dynamics of a Dog on a Leash" and first shown last year, Todo purchased three robot canines made by Chinese startup Unitree, costing thousands of dollars each.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Former President Lazarus Chakwera insists the canines, trained to detect weapons, black-magic fetishes and other potential threats, are key members of his security detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

French bulldogs lead the charge for character-actor canines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

His upper canines had never grown in, and the string of holistic dentists my parents had taken him to as a child had failed to notice until it was too late.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover