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Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Argentine Dogo	Great Dane
Origins	United States	Argentina	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	83	390	14
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Stafford Staffy Amstaff	Argentine Mastiff Argentine Dog	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? Which is the smallest dog, American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	Medium	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Argentine Dogo? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane weight comparison:	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane height comparison:	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$2800-$5000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Average: The Argentine Dogo is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane intelligence:	Smart: The American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Argentine Dogo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane trainability comparison.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Intelligent Friendly Loyal Devoted Attentive Tenacious	Loving Protective Loyal Sociable Tolerant	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane?	High: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Argentine Dogo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane social needs comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Argentine Dogo is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American Staffordshire Terrier 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.	Argentine Dogo dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Great Dane 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane playfulness comparison:	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Argentine Dogos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane?	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Argentine Dogo breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Argentine Dogo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Great Dane dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Staffordshire Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Argentine Dogo bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.
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 American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Argentine Dogo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane mouthiness comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane?	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Argentine Dogos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Deafness	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The American Staffordshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Argentine Dogo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane lifespan comparison. How long do American Staffordshire Terrier, Argentine Dogo and Great Dane breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Argentine Dogo: 11 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane energy level comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Argentine Dogo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Argentine Dogo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Argentine Dogo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	2.5 to 3 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.	8 to 10 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? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane coat comparison:	Fine	Fine	Dense
Colors What are the original American Staffordshire Terrier, Argentine Dogo and Great Dane color?	Black Blue White Brown	White	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane grooming comparison:	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Argentine Dogo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or {name3 shedding:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs shed moderately. See more.	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane?	Medium ⏺ The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Argentine Dogo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Argentine Dogo is an average drooler. See more.	The Great Dane 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.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Argentine Dogo dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogo dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogo dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Argentine Dogo dogs are not dog-friendly.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane?	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Argentine Dogo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Argentine Dogo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Argentine Dogos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: American Staffordshire Terrier or Argentine Dogo or Great Dane? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane?	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Argentine Dogo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Dane 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.	Yes 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane 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 American Staffordshire Terrier and Argentine Dogo and Great Dane have?	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	10-15 puppies
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Argentine Dogo vs Great Dane Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club Federacion Cinologica Argentina	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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