Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Comparison - Dog breed selector: Apollo of Dogs or Rott or Brazilian Molosser? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Great Dane and Rottweiler. Which is better: Great Dane or Rottweiler or Fila Brasileiro?
Name | Great Dane | Rottweiler | Fila Brasileiro |
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Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 14 | 8 | 535 |
Reviews | 14 | 13 | 1 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro breeds. |
Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane |
Rott Rottie |
Brazilian Molosser Cao de Fila Brazilian Mastiff |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which breed is the largest? | Giant | Large Giant | Giant |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | 90-110 pounds (41-50 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | 100 pounds (45.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Great Dane or Rottweiler or Fila Brasileiro? Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro height comparison: | Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | Male: 26–30 inches (65–75 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | Male: 26–30 inches (65–75 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm) |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Find price differences between these breeds. | $800-$1200 | $1200-$2000 | $1000-$1300 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Rottweiler or Fila Brasileiro? | Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Rottweiler 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. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which breed ranks highest? | Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which is easiest to train? | Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. | Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. | Fila Brasileiro dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which breed is most alert? | Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Fila Brasileiro dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which breed is most protective? | Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Fila Brasileiro dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro? Compare temperaments. |
Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved |
Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured |
Courageous Docile Obedient Loyal Determined Brave |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro? | Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Average to High: Fila Brasileiro dogs are highly affectionate dogs. |
Social Needs
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro social needs comparison: | Great Dane dogs are a social breed. | Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Fila Brasileiro dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Fila Brasileiro dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Great Dane 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. | Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Fila Brasileiro dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Fila Brasileiro rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which breed is most playful? | Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. | Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Fila Brasileiros, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed. | It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rottweiler indoors. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Fila Brasileiro breed. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Average: Fila Brasileiro 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: Great Dane or Rottweiler or Fila Brasileiro? | Great Dane dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody. | High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Fila Brasileiro has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which uses mouth most during play? | Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which has the strongest bite? | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Fila Brasileiro bite force: The Strongest. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which breed lives longest? |
7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years |
8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years |
9-11 years The average lifespan of Fila Brasileiro: 10 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which has fewer health issues? | Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs. | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Fila Brasileiros tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Fila Brasileiro 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: Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Bloat Elbow Dysplasia |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which breed is most active? | Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs. | Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Rottweiler or Fila Brasileiro? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal. | Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need. | Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Rottweiler or Fila Brasileiro? | Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep. | Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Fila Brasileiro dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which is most prone to obesity? | Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | High: The Fila Brasileiro breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which needs most food? | 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. 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 Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. What colors are available? |
Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle |
Black Tan Rust Mahogany |
Black Red Yellow Brindle |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Fila Brasileiro doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which drools least? | The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Fila Brasileiro 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 Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Fila Brasileiro has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense | Dense |
Dense Smooth |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. 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. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Dane or Rottweiler or Fila Brasileiro? Great Dane or Rottweiler or {name3 shedding: | Great Dane dogs shed moderately. | Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. | Fila Brasileiro dogs shed moderately. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which is best with kids? | Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Fila Brasileiro dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets. | Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets. | Fila Brasileiro dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Rottweiler or Fila Brasileiro? Which dog is more friendly? | Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Fila Brasileiro dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Rottweiler or Fila Brasileiro? | Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Fila Brasileiro dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Rottweiler or Fila Brasileiro? | Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly. | Fila Brasileiro dogs are not dog-friendly. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro? |
Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Fila Brasileiro dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Fila Brasileiro is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | Fila Brasileiros are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good 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 Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. 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 Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. 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 Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Fila Brasileiro breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which is best for draft work? | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which has most military use? | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which has most puppies? | 10-15 puppies | 8-12 puppies | 4-10 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. 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. |
Great Dane vs Rottweiler vs Fila Brasileiro Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Great Dane, Rottweiler, and Fila Brasileiro. Which has most recognition? |
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 |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club |
American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club |
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