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
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
Police and charging documents say Jalale admitted using a government vehicle, fitted with kennels and dog-food storage compartments, to transport the canines to the former president’s home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 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
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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