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Canine
Dog Context![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'canine' when talking specifically about dogs or as an adjective for something dog-like. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/4d7yevcN7jQzc147Ssgg6G8a84.webp)
Animal Categories![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Canine' may imply a broader context beyond pet dogs, including wild dog species. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/UPvdFmIJ15tuby7X4tEuSEzyw.webp)
Formality Range![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
While 'canine' is not overly formal, it might be less common in casual conversation than 'dog'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/z6E2JVTwjNmds9SGgEIn2DeCABM.webp)