Publican in Essex keeps dogs (7)

I believe the answer is:

canines

'dogs' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'publican in essex keeps' is the wordplay.
'keeps' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'CANINES' can be found hidden inside 'publican in essex'.

(Another definition for canines that I've seen is " Dogs -- teeth".)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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