The term 'COAT CANINE' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: ENAMEL (6 letters), ODIE (4 letters), and ASTA (4 letters). ENAMEL is a type of paint or coating that is typically used to protect surfaces from corrosion and wear. ODIE is a fictional character from the comic strip 'Garfield' who is a lovable, but dim-witted, dog. ASTA is a female fox terrier who was the pet of detective Nick Charles in the 1934 film 'The Thin Man'.