canine

adjective
UK /ˈkeɪnaɪn/
US /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

A canine is a dog or something that belongs to a dog.

The vet checked the canine's teeth during the visit.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A pointed tooth near the front of the mouth.

She chipped a canine while playing basketball.

3. Relating to or resembling a dog.

His canine instincts made him sniff the air.

4. A member of the dog family, which includes wolves and foxes.

Wolves and foxes are both canines.