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Name	Tibetan Terrier	Basenji	Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Origins	Tibet	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Wales
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	101	84	68
Reviews	4	2	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Dokhi Apso Tsang Apso	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog	Cardi Cardigan
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$2000	$1000-$1200	$1000-$1300
Availability Which is easier to get, Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Frequent: The Tibetan Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is quite easy to get.

Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Which is the smallest dog, Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Basenji? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi weight comparison:	18-30 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)	Male: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	24 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi height comparison:	14-17 inches (36-43 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm)

Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi coat comparison:	Thick Smooth	Fine	Fine
Colors What are the original Tibetan Terrier, Basenji and Cardigan Welsh Corgi color?	Black Gray White Silver	Black Tan Red White Brindle	Blue & Merle & White Sable & White Red & White Black & White Brindle & White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or {name3 shedding:	Tibetan Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	6-8 weeks 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.

Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Reserved Amiable	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate	Active Alert Intelligent Affectionate Devoted Gentle Companionable
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi trainability comparison.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi playfulness comparison:	The Tibetan Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Basenji dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	High: Tibetan Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi social needs comparison:	Tibetan Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Low to Average: The Tibetan Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Tibetan Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basenji bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Cardigan Welsh Corgi bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi mouthiness comparison:	Tibetan Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Tibetan Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Tibetan Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Very house-friendly dog the Tibetan Terrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Tibetan Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Tibetan 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.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Which dog is more friendly?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Yes Tibetan Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Tibetan Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Tibetan Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Health Comparison

Health Issues Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	The Tibetan Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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: Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hyperthyroidism Distichiasis Lens Luxation	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Retinal Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Cystinuria
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Tibetan Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Cardigan Welsh Corgi should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi lifespan comparison. How long do Tibetan Terrier, Basenji and Cardigan Welsh Corgi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Terrier: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cardigan Welsh Corgi: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi energy level comparison:	Tibetan Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Tibetan Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Tibetan Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Recommended daily amount: 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Tibetan Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Tibetan Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cardigan Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Medium ⏺ The Tibetan Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Tibetan Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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: Tibetan Terrier or Basenji or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? 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: Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi?	Not really Tibetan Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Tibetan Terrier and Basenji and Cardigan Welsh Corgi have?	4-6 puppies	4-5 puppies	4-7 puppies
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Tibetan Terrier vs Basenji vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry American Pet Registry, Inc.	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 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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