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Name	Border Collie	Bulldog	Rottweiler
Origins	England Scotland Wales	England	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	38	5	8
Reviews	13	6	13
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler breeds.	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	British Bulldog English Bulldog	Rott Rottie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Medium	Large Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 53-55 pounds (24-25 kg), Female: 49-51 pounds (22-23 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 54 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Bulldog or Rottweiler? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	12-16 inches (31-40 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	14 inches (35.5 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$1200-$2000	$1200-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Bulldog or Rottweiler?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bulldog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low: The Bulldog is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which is easiest to train?	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most alert?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bulldog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most protective?	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bulldog dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Loving Courageous Friendly Social Sweet Aggressive	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bulldog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Bulldog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bulldog dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Border Collie 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.	Bulldog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Bulldog barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most playful?	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Bulldogs don't really like playing. See more.	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Bulldog breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rottweiler indoors.
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Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most flexible?	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bulldog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Bulldog or Rottweiler?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bulldog 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.	Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which uses mouth most during play?	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Bulldog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bulldog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Bulldog: 9 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which has fewer health issues?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Bulldog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Entropion Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Reverse Sneezing Brachycephalic Syndrome Dry Eye Head Shakes	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most active?	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bulldog dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Bulldog or Rottweiler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bulldog dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Bulldog or Rottweiler?	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bulldog dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Bulldog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Gray Red White Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Rust Mahogany
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Bulldog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which drools least?	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bulldog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Rottweiler 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Bulldog has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Bulldog or Rottweiler? Border Collie or Bulldog or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bulldog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which is best with kids?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bulldog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Bulldog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Bulldog or Rottweiler? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bulldog dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Bulldog or Rottweiler?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bulldog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Bulldog or Rottweiler?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bulldog dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Bulldog dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bulldogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which has best nose work ability?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which is best for SAR work?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which has most military use?	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	4-5 puppies	8-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. What's recommended?	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.

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Rottweiler Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Bulldog, and Rottweiler. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	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	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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club

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