Synonyms of canines

canines

noun

plural of canine

as in dogs

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

• dogs
• puppies
• pooches
• doggies
• mutts
• tykes
• bitches
• hounds
• pups
• mongrels
• hunters
• curs
• wolfhounds
• sheepdogs
• whelps
• puppy dogs
• sled dogs
• bird dogs
• lapdogs
• watchdogs
• coonhounds
• wolf dogs
• gundogs
• police dogs
• guide dogs
• coursers
• working dogs
• bandogs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canines

Blair added that many of the canines went unspayed and unneutered during that period, leading to more and more puppy births. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

At the popular Miromar Outlets mall off Interstate 75 north of Naples, the outdoor center allows dogs, and individual stores post signs in their windows if canines are welcome inside. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Adding puppies, the organization currently has 792 canines in its care. — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026

We’re thrilled to announce the second edition of the Dogue competition, which will see one lucky pup land their very own digital Dogue cover—appearing alongside some of our favorite celebrity canines on August 18, 2026. — Vogue, 28 July 2026

As their search efforts began, officials used dive teams, canines and drones to try and find Williams, but to no avail. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

The California Highway Patrol graduated six canines and their handlers from the K-9 training academy in West Sacramento on Friday. — Libby Simpson, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Flamingo is available for adoption at Anderson’s Bloomingdale adoption location and the other canines are being kept at its South Elgin shelter. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Cancer progresses faster in dogs than in people, meaning researchers can receive quicker results with potential treatments in clinical trials with canines. — Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026