cynophilia/ˌsaɪnə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/EtymologyFrom cyno- + -philia. Piecewise doublet of canophilia.cynophilia means A fondness for dogs or other canines. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.cynophilia is pronounced /ˌsaɪnə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/.nounA fondness for dogs or other canines.