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Name	Maremma Sheepdog	Blue Heeler	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Italy	Australia	Belgium
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Abruzzese Sheepdog Abruzzo Sheepdog Maremma Maremmano Maremmano-Abruzzese Pastore Abruzzese Pastore Maremmano Cane da Pastore	Australian Cattle Dog Cattle Dog Queensland Heeler Red Heeler	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Blue Heeler? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	24-29 inches (60-73 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	26.5 inches (66.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$400-$800	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	Average: The Maremma Sheepdog is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Blue Heeler dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Determined	Active Protective Alert Intelligent Hard working Resourceful	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois?	High: Maremma Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Blue Heeler dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Heeler is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Belgian Malinois 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

Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	Average: Maremma Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Blue Heeler is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois?	Low to Average: The Maremma Sheepdog rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Blue Heeler rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	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 Maremma Sheepdog indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Heeler 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 Belgian Malinois indoors.
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Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Maremma Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Blue Heeler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	Maremma Sheepdog 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.	Blue Heeler dogs handle alone time quite well.	Belgian Malinois 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.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Maremma Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Heeler bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.
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 Maremma Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Blue Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois mouthiness comparison:	Maremma Sheepdog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois?	The Maremma Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Blue Heelers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Belgian Malinois 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: Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Obesity	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Maremma Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Blue Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Maremma Sheepdog, Blue Heeler and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Maremma Sheepdog: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Blue Heeler: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:	Maremma Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Blue Heeler dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Blue Heeler dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Blue Heeler dogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	3 to 4 cups 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.	2 to 3 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? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Maremma Sheepdog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Blue Heeler's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Rough Thick Double	Dense	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original Maremma Sheepdog, Blue Heeler and Belgian Malinois color?	White Yellow	Blue Red speckled Blue speckled Blue Mottled Red Mottled	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Average: The Maremma Sheepdog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Blue Heeler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or {name3 shedding:	Maremma Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Malinois 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: Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No 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, Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois?	Medium ⏺ The Maremma Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Blue Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Maremma Sheepdog is an average drooler. See more.	The Blue Heeler is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Blue Heeler dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Maremma Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Blue Heeler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Maremma Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Blue Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Maremma Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Blue Heelers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois 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: Maremma Sheepdog or Blue Heeler or Belgian Malinois? 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.	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: Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois?	Not really Maremma Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Blue Heeler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Malinois 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?	Yes 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.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois 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 Maremma Sheepdog and Blue Heeler and Belgian Malinois have?	5-9 puppies	1-7 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Maremma Sheepdog vs Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available	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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