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Name	Neapolitan Mastiff	American Staffordshire Terrier	Boerboel
Origins	Italy	United States	South Africa
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Italian Bulldog Italian Mastiff Italian Molosso Mastino Napoletano Neo	Stafford Staffy Amstaff	South African Mastiff South African Boerboel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? Which is the smallest dog, Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	Giant	Medium	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel weight comparison:	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	177 pounds (80 kg)
Height Which is taller, Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel height comparison:	Male: 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (60-70 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (65 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$800-$1000	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	Frequent: The Neapolitan Mastiff is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Boerboel is easier than average to get.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boerboel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Boerboel dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Boerboel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Protective Obedient Dominant Trainable Fearless	Courageous Intelligent Friendly Loyal Devoted Attentive Tenacious	Intelligent Confident Obedient Dominant Territorial
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Boerboel 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: Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel?	Average: Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Boerboel dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel social needs comparison:	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Boerboel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Boerboel 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.	American Staffordshire Terrier 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.	Boerboel 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

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel playfulness comparison:	Neapolitan Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel?	Low to Average: The Neapolitan Mastiff rarely barks. See more.	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Boerboel 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 Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	It is not recommended to keep the Neapolitan Mastiff breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Boerboel breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Boerboel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	American Staffordshire Terrier 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel?	Very healthy dog breed.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Boerboels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Epilepsy Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Neapolitan Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The American Staffordshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Boerboel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel lifespan comparison. How long do Neapolitan Mastiff, American Staffordshire Terrier and Boerboel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiff: 9 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boerboel: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel energy level comparison:	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Boerboel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Boerboel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Boerboel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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? Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Neapolitan Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Boerboel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel coat comparison:	Dense	Fine	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors What are the original Neapolitan Mastiff, American Staffordshire Terrier and Boerboel color?	Black Blue Tawny Mahogany	Black Blue White Brown	Red Cream Brown Tawny Brindle Reddish
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Neapolitan Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Boerboel 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: Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel 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, Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel?	High 🔼 The Neapolitan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Neapolitan Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Boerboel 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.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Boerboel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? Which dog is more friendly?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are not the most 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 Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel?	Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not dog-friendly.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Boerboel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel?	No Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boerboel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Neapolitan Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Neapolitan Mastiffs are commonly okay with elderly people.	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Neapolitan Mastiff or American Staffordshire Terrier or Boerboel? 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: Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel?	Not really Neapolitan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boerboel 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.

Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel 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 Neapolitan Mastiff and American Staffordshire Terrier and Boerboel have?	6-12 puppies	5-10 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Neapolitan Mastiff vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Boerboel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working 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 Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

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