Cynophile vs. Cynophobia — What's the Difference?

A person who loves canines; a dog lover.

Cynophobia (from the Greek: κύων kýōn "dog" and φόβος phóbos "fear") is the fear of dogs and canines in general. Cynophobia is classified as a specific phobia, under the subtype "animal phobias".

An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines.

A morbid fear of dogs