Dog's best friend (5)

I believe the answer is:

human

(Other definitions for human that I've seen before include "Characteristic of people" , "Not divine, animal or mechanical" , "Fallible - person" , "Relating to mankind" , "Genial, kind" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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