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<br /> <br /> £4<br /> <br /> 3<br /> Welcome to the wonderful world of dogs<br /> If this is your first dog, then you may not be aware of just<br /> how much the Kennel Club can help you in learning more<br /> about the world of dogs.<br /> The Kennel Club is committed<br /> to `making a difference for<br /> dogs'. 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