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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Schnoodle	Giant Schnauzer
Origins	Germany	United States	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Designer Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	Standard Schnoodle	Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer?	Medium	Large Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Schnoodle? Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	20-75 pounds (9-34 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer? Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer height comparison:	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$600-$800	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer?	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Average: The Schnoodle is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer intelligence:	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Schnoodle is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer trainability comparison.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Schnoodle dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Schnoodle dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Schnoodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer? Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Active Playful Protective Intelligent Loyal Watchful Smart	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed
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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer?	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Schnoodle dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer social needs comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Schnoodle dogs are a social breed. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Schnoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Schnoodle 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.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer playfulness comparison:	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Schnoodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer?	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Schnoodle rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer?	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 Standard Schnauzer 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 Schnoodle indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Schnoodle dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer?	Standard Schnauzer 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.	Schnoodle 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer?	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Schnoodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Diabetes Addison's Disease Gastric Torsion	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Schnoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Standard Schnauzer, Schnoodle and Giant Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Schnoodle: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Standard Schnauzer 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 average to cold weather conditions The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer? Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer energy level comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Schnoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Schnoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer?	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Schnoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 4.5 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? Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Schnoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer coat comparison:	Wiry	Wiry Curly Soft Wavy	Wiry
Colors What are the original Standard Schnauzer, Schnoodle and Giant Schnauzer color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Gray White Silver Brown Sable Apricot Black & Tan Black & White	Black Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer? Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schnoodle doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer? Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or {name3 shedding:	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Schnoodle dogs are low shedders. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer?	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Schnoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Schnoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Good With Comparison

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

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer 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: Standard Schnauzer or Schnoodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer?	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Schnoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Giant Schnauzer 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer and Schnoodle and Giant Schnauzer have?	4-8 puppies	3-6 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Standard Schnauzer vs Schnoodle vs Giant Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club 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	Not recognized by any clubs.	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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