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Name	German Spitz	Lagotto Romagnolo	Golden Retriever
Origins	Germany	Italy	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Spitz	Lagotti Romagnoli Lagotto Water Dog of Romagna Romagna Water Dog	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever?	Small Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Lagotto Romagnolo? German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$500-$700	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever?	Average: The German Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Very smart: German Spitz is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	German Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever?	German Spitz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable	Loving Intelligent Loyal Social Trainable Cheerful	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: German Spitz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever?	Average: German Spitz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	German Spitz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Spitz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Golden Retriever 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?	German Spitz dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever 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

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	The German Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever?	Average to High: The German Spitz is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever 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 German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever?	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 German Spitz indoors.	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 Lagotto Romagnolo indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever?	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Dental Problems	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do German Spitz, Lagotto Romagnolo and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spitz: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever?	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 average to cold weather conditions The Lagotto Romagnolo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:	German Spitz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Spitz dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever?	German Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
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German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 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? German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The German Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Dense Straight	Waterproof	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original German Spitz, Lagotto Romagnolo and Golden Retriever color?	Black White Orange Tricolor	Black Gray Tan White Brown	Golden Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Advanced: The German Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or {name3 shedding:	German Spitz dogs shed above average. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The German Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever 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.

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Spitz dogs are generally with other pets.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever?	German Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever?	Yes German Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: German Spitz or Lagotto Romagnolo or Golden Retriever? 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever?	Not really German Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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.

German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever 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 German Spitz and Lagotto Romagnolo and Golden Retriever have?	2-4 puppies	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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German Spitz vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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

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