Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Catahoula Cur or American Black Mouth Cur or Plott? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Catahoula Leopard Dog and Black Mouth Cur. Which is better: Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or Plott Hound?
Name | Catahoula Leopard Dog | Black Mouth Cur | Plott Hound |
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Group | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 393 | 324 | 166 |
Reviews | 9 | 6 | 1 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound breeds. |
Catahoula Cur Catahoula Hound Catahoula Hog Dog |
American Black Mouth Cur East Texas Cur Yellow Black Mouth Southern Cur |
Plott Plotthund |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which breed is the largest? | Large Medium | Large Giant | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound? Compare adult weight ranges. | 55-80 pounds (16-37 kg) | 45-95 pounds (20-43 kg) | 40-75 pounds (18-34 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 67.5 pounds (26.5 kg) | 70 pounds (31.5 kg) | 57.5 pounds (26 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or Plott Hound? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound height comparison: | Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) | 16-25 inches (40-64 cm) | 20-25 inches (51-63 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) | 20.5 inches (52 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Find price differences between these breeds. | $300-$500 | $300-$500 | $300-$500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or Plott Hound? | Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a commonly available dog breed. | Average: The Black Mouth Cur is a commonly available dog breed. | Frequent: The Plott Hound is easier than average to get. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which is easiest to train? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are quite easy to train. | Black Mouth Cur dogs are easy to train. | Plott Hound dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most alert? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Black Mouth Cur dogs are average watchdogs. | Plott Hound dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most protective? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Black Mouth Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Plott Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound? Compare temperaments. |
Loving Independent Energetic Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Gentle |
Active Protective Loyal Kind Trainable Fearless |
Alert Courageous Loyal Bold |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound? | Average to High: Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Black Mouth Cur dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Plott Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound social needs comparison: | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. | Black Mouth Cur dogs are a social breed. | Plott Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. | The wanderlust potential of the Black Mouth Cur is strong enough to escape from home. | Plott Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Their prey drive is low. | Black Mouth Cur dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Plott Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks. | Average: The Black Mouth Cur barks occasionally. | Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Black Mouth Cur is a highly playful breed. | The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Catahoula Leopard Dog breed. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Black Mouth Cur breed. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Plott Hound breed. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Average: Black Mouth Cur dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Average: Plott Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or Plott Hound? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Black Mouth Cur 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. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Black Mouth Cur has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Plott Hound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which uses mouth most during play? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Black Mouth Cur dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Plott Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Catahoula Leopard Dog bite force: Ordinary. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Black Mouth Cur bite force: The Strongest. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Plott Hound bite force: Ordinary. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which breed lives longest? |
11-13 years The average lifespan of Catahoula Leopard Dog: 12 years |
12-18 years The average lifespan of Black Mouth Cur: 15 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Plott Hound: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which has fewer health issues? | The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Black Mouth Curs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Catahoula Leopard Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Black Mouth Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Frequent The Plott Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Bloat Deafness | Ear Infections | No data available |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most active? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Black Mouth Cur dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Plott Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or Plott Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs need a lot of exercises. | Black Mouth Cur dogs need a lot of exercises. | Plott Hound dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or Plott Hound? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Black Mouth Cur dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Plott Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average risk for obesity. | Low to Average: The Black Mouth Cur has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average: The Plott Hound has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which needs most food? | 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Tan Red Blue Silver Brown Brindle Tricolor |
Black Red Brown Fawn Yellow Brindle |
Black Tan Red Blue Brown |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Black Mouth Cur doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which drools least? | The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Black Mouth Cur is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Plott Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Black Mouth Cur has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Smooth | Smooth | Fine |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or Plott Hound? Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or {name3 shedding: | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are low shedders. | Black Mouth Cur dogs are low shedders. | Plott Hound dogs shed none to minimal. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which is best with kids? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | Plott Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are generally with other pets. | Black Mouth Cur dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Plott Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or Plott Hound? Which dog is more friendly? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Plott Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or Plott Hound? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Black Mouth Cur dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Plott Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Catahoula Leopard Dog or Black Mouth Cur or Plott Hound? | Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Plott Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound? |
Yes Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Black Mouth Cur dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Plott Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Catahoula Leopard Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Black Mouth Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Plott Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Black Mouth Curs are commonly okay with elderly people. | Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Catahoula Leopard Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Black Mouth Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. 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. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which has most puppies? | 8-12 puppies | 5-10 puppies | 6-10 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Black Mouth Cur vs Plott Hound Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. How are they classified? | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Hound breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. How are they classified internationally? | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Catahoula Leopard Dog, Black Mouth Cur, and Plott Hound. Which has most recognition? |
American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service |
American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club | No data available |
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