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Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Whippet	Miniature Poodle
Origins	England	England	Germany France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cavalier Cavie Cav	Snap Dog English Whippet	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$800-$1200	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	Very frequent: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	Small	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Whippet? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle weight comparison:	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle height comparison:	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	13 inches (33 cm)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle coat comparison:	Feathered	Fine Short Close in texture	Dense Curly Thick
Colors What are the original Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Whippet and Miniature Poodle color?	Tan Tricolor Blenheim Ruby	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle grooming comparison:	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or {name3 shedding:	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs shed above average. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Social Fearless Cheerful Quiet Nonaggressive Polite Graceful Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle trainability comparison.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Playfulness Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle playfulness comparison:	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle?	High: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle social needs comparison:	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle?	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle mouthiness comparison:	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Miniature Poodle 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?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	Very house-friendly dog the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.
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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle?	Yes Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Miniature Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle Health Comparison

Health Issues Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Poodle 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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Mitral Valve Disease Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Syringomyelia	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Whippet and Miniature Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years
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Hypoallergenic Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle energy level comparison:	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average exercise need.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle?	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 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.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle?	High 🔼 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle 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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Whippet or Miniature Poodle? Which is better for autism?	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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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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle?	Not really Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Poodle 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.	Not really 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Whippet and Miniature Poodle have?	3-5 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-8 puppies, average 5
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet vs Miniature Poodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired 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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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	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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