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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

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The first known use of canine was in the 15th century

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“Canine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canine. Accessed 25 Oct. 2021.

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