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Name	Polish Lowland Sheepdog	Thai Ridgeback	Jämthund
Origins	Poland	Thailand	Sweden
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Nizinny Valee Sheepdog Polski Owczarek Nizinny	Mah Thai Lung Arn Thai Dog Mah Thai	Swedish Elkhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? Which is the smallest dog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	Medium	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Thai Ridgeback? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund weight comparison:	30-50 pounds (14-23 kg)	51-75 pounds (23-34 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-30 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	40 pounds (18.5 kg)	63 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund height comparison:	16-20 inches (41-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	22–26 inches (57–65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18 inches (46 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	24 inches (61 cm)

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$600-$800	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	Frequent: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is easier than average to get.	Average: The Thai Ridgeback is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Jämthund is a commonly available dog breed.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Jämthund is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund trainability comparison.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Jämthund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Jämthund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Thai Ridgeback dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Jämthund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund behavior/temperament comparison:	Agile Lively Outright Tempered Selfish Confidence Perceptive	Loving Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Familiar	Active Independent Energetic Loyal Calm Daring
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Thai Ridgeback dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Jämthund dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund?	High: Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Thai Ridgeback dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Jämthund dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund social needs comparison:	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Thai Ridgeback dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Jämthund dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Thai Ridgeback dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Jämthund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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.	Thai Ridgeback dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Jämthund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund playfulness comparison:	The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Thai Ridgebacks, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Jämthund is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund?	Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Thai Ridgeback rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Jämthund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Thai Ridgeback indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Jämthund breed.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Polish Lowland Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Thai Ridgeback bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Jämthund 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Thai Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Jämthund has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund mouthiness comparison:	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Thai Ridgeback dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Jämthund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund?	Polish Lowland Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Thai Ridgebacks tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Jämthunds are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Skin Allergies Obesity Liver Issues Hearing Issues
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Polish Lowland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Thai Ridgeback should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Jämthund should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund lifespan comparison. How long do Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Thai Ridgeback and Jämthund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Polish Lowland Sheepdog: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Thai Ridgeback: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Jämthund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Polish Lowland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Jämthund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund energy level comparison:	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Thai Ridgeback dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Jämthund dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Thai Ridgeback dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Jämthund dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Jämthund dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, 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? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Thai Ridgeback has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Jämthund has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund coat comparison:	Fluffy Shaggy	Smooth	Fluffy Thick Luxurious
Colors What are the original Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Thai Ridgeback and Jämthund color?	Black Gray White Brown	Black Red Blue White Brown Brindle	Grey Dark Grey Light Grey
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Thai Ridgeback requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Jämthund requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or {name3 shedding:	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Thai Ridgeback dogs shed moderately. See more.	Jämthund dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund 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, Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund?	Medium ⏺ The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Thai Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Jämthund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Thai Ridgeback is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Jämthund 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.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.	Thai Ridgeback dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Jämthund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? Which dog is more friendly?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Jämthund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Jämthund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Jämthund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Jämthund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund?	Yes Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Thai Ridgeback dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Jämthund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Polish Lowland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Thai Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Jämthund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Thai Ridgebacks are usually recommended for elderly people.	Jämthunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund 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: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Thai Ridgeback or Jämthund? 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: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund?	Not really Polish Lowland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Thai Ridgeback breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Jämthund 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.	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.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog and Thai Ridgeback and Jämthund have?	2-6 puppies	4-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Thai Ridgeback vs Jämthund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2001 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	No data available

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