Synonyms of canine

canine

noun

ˈkā-ˌnīn 

as in dog

a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes

in the minds of some, the winner of this prestigious dog show has a fair claim to the title of King of the Canines

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dog
• puppy
• pooch
• doggy
• mutt
• tyke
• pup
• hound
• bitch
• mongrel
• cur
• hunter
• wolfhound
• sheepdog
• whelp
• lapdog
• puppy dog
• bird dog
• sled dog
• watchdog
• wolf dog
• coonhound
• gundog
• police dog
• guide dog
• courser
• working dog
• bandog

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canine

In a satiric short video, Rabid Dogs, 2002, for example, white-collar workers dress upas rapacious canines, clutching Burberry bags in their mouths and traversing cubicles on all fours. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Here’s what to know about the Samoyed, and the canine scene-stealer appearing alongside Kelce. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

When Sega Toys first launched iDog, an adorable retro-futuristic robot canine that could play all of your favorite tunes, in 2005, the introduction of such technology to children’s toys felt exciting. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

The canine policies are somewhat similar at the Hollywood Police Department, according to spokeswoman Deanna Bettineschi. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026