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Name	Affenpinscher	Afghan Hound	Afghan Shepherd
Origins	Germany France	Afghanistan	Afghanistan
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Affie African Terrier Monkey Dog Monkey Terrier Affen	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound	De Kochyano Spai Jangi Spai Sage Jangi Sage Kuchi Kuchi Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	Small	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Hound? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd weight comparison:	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 88-176 lbs (40-80 kg), Female: 84-120 lbs (38-54 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	8 pounds (3.5 kg)	57 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 132 lbs (60 kg), Female: 102 lbs (46 kg)
Height Which is taller, Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd height comparison:	9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	Male: 28-35 inches (71-89 cm), Female: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	28 inches (71.5 cm)	Male: 31,5 inches (80 cm), Female: 29,5 inches (75 cm)

Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$2000-$2500	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	Frequent: The Affenpinscher is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd intelligence:	Smart: The Affenpinscher dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Low: The Afghan Shepherd is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd trainability comparison.	Affenpinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	Affenpinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Affenpinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Curious Playful Adventurous Funny Loving Stubborn	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Affenpinscher dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Afghan Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd?	High: Affenpinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Afghan Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd social needs comparison:	Affenpinscher dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Affenpinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Affenpinscher dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The Affenpinscher is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Afghan Shepherd is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd?	Low to Average: The Affenpinscher rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Afghan Shepherd barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	Very house-friendly dog the Affenpinscher breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Afghan Shepherd breed.
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Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Affenpinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Afghan Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	Affenpinscher dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Affenpinscher bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Affenpinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Afghan Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Affenpinscher dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd?	The Affenpinscher is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Afghan Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd health problems comparison:	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Fractures Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Slipped Stifle	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism	Cataracts Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Glaucoma Corneal Dystrophy Pannus Demodicosis Muscular Dystrophy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Affenpinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Afghan Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Affenpinscher, Afghan Hound and Afghan Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Affenpinscher: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Afghan Shepherd: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd energy level comparison:	Affenpinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Affenpinscher dogs have an average exercise need.	Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Afghan Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	Affenpinscher dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Affenpinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Afghan Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd coat comparison:	Wiry	Fine	Dense Thick
Colors What are the original Affenpinscher, Afghan Hound and Afghan Shepherd color?	Black Belge Tan Red Silver	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver	Any color, dark spots
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Afghan Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or {name3 shedding:	Affenpinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Affenpinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Affenpinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Afghan Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Affenpinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Afghan Shepherd dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Affenpinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	Affenpinscher dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	Affenpinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd?	Affenpinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd?	Yes Affenpinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Afghan Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Affenpinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Afghan Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Affenpinschers are not recommended for elderly people.	Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Afghan Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Affenpinscher or Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd?	Not really Affenpinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afghan Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Affenpinscher and Afghan Hound and Afghan Shepherd have?	1-3 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Unknown

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