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canines

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  1. The pointed teeth in the front of the mouth (two on the top and two on the bottom) next to the incisors. These teeth are also known as the eyeteeth.

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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 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

Authorities, including the Huntington Beach Police Department, say coyote mating season is a time to be more cautious about the wily canines that live among us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Then she was hurtling through the air, her mouth open in a scream, canines gleaming white.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

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