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Name	Kooikerhondje	Beagle	Small Munsterlander
Origins	Netherlands	England	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander breeds.	Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog Kooiker Dog	English Beagle	Heidewachtel Munster Munsterlander Small Munsterlander Spion Vorstehhund Kleiner Münsterländer
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander? Compare adult weight ranges.	20-40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kooikerhondje or Beagle or Small Munsterlander? Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander height comparison:	14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)

Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$500-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Kooikerhondje or Beagle or Small Munsterlander?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.

Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	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.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which is easiest to train?	Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is most alert?	Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is most protective?	Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander? Compare temperaments.	Loving Alert Intelligent Territorial Lively Going Cheerful	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Happy Intelligent Affectionate Strong Willed Attentive Trainable
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.	Sensitive: Small Munsterlander dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander?	High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander social needs comparison:	Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Kooikerhondje 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.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Small Munsterlander 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

Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Kooikerhondje barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is most playful?	The Kooikerhondje is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Kooikerhondje indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed.
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Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is most flexible?	Kooikerhondje dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Small Munsterlander dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Kooikerhondje or Beagle or Small Munsterlander?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Small Munsterlander 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.

Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Kooikerhondje has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which uses mouth most during play?	Kooikerhondje dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kooikerhondje bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kooikerhondje 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which has fewer health issues?	The Kooikerhondje is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Kooikerhondje should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander health problems comparison:	Cataracts Luxating Patella Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Kidney Issues Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy Myositis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Skin Irritation Ear Infections Vision Problems

Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is most active?	Kooikerhondje dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kooikerhondje or Beagle or Small Munsterlander? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Kooikerhondje dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Kooikerhondje or Beagle or Small Munsterlander?	Kooikerhondje dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Kooikerhondje has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which needs most food?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. What colors are available?	Red White Orange	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	White & Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which drools least?	The Kooikerhondje is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Waterproof Wavy Thick Straight	Dense	Dense Thick
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Kooikerhondje or Beagle or Small Munsterlander? Kooikerhondje or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which is best with kids?	Kooikerhondje dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kooikerhondje dogs are generally with other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Small Munsterlander dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kooikerhondje or Beagle or Small Munsterlander? Which dog is more friendly?	Kooikerhondje dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Kooikerhondje or Beagle or Small Munsterlander?	Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Kooikerhondje or Beagle or Small Munsterlander?	Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander?	Yes Kooikerhondje dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Small Munsterlander dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Kooikerhondje is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Small Munsterlander is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Kooikerhondjes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Small Munsterlanders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Kooikerhondje breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Small Munsterlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which has most military use?	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.

Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which has most puppies?	5-7 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. What's recommended?	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.

Kooikerhondje vs Beagle vs Small Munsterlander Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Kooikerhondje, Beagle, and Small Munsterlander. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	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	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service

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