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Name	Giant Schnauzer	Basenji	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Germany	Democratic Republic of the Congo	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	80	84	17
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Riesenschnauzer	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog	Little Blue Dog Aussie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	Giant	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Basenji? Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd weight comparison:	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$1000-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd intelligence:	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd trainability comparison.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Basenji dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Australian Shepherd 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

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd?	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd 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 Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.	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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.	Australian Shepherd 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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd?	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd 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: Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer, Basenji and Australian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Giant Schnauzer 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 cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd energy level comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd coat comparison:	Wiry	Fine	Feathered
Colors What are the original Giant Schnauzer, Basenji and Australian Shepherd color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Tan Red White Brindle	Black Red Blue Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd grooming comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or {name3 shedding:	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	8-12 weeks Very 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd?	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd 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: Giant Schnauzer or Basenji or Australian Shepherd? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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: Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd?	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd 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 Giant Schnauzer and Basenji and Australian Shepherd have?	5-8 puppies	4-5 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
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	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 American Pet Registry, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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