This is the 10015th most frequent Spanish word.
canina
"Canina" means "canine" or "related to dogs."
In this sentence, 'canina' is used as an adjective related to dogs, describing the unit associated with police for investigation purposes.
La unidad canina de la policía ayudó a resolver el caso.
The police's canine unit helped solve the case.
Here, 'canina' functions as an adjective, pertaining to an organization or association centered around dogs and their welfare.
Adoptamos un cachorro de una asociación canina.
We adopted a puppy from a dog association.
In this instance, 'canino' (in a masculine form but related to 'canina') describes behavior specific to dogs, providing a general statement about their traits.