Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or American Brittany or Flatte? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Border Collie and Brittany. Which is better: Border Collie or Brittany or Flat-Coated Retriever?
| Name | Border Collie | Brittany | Flat-Coated Retriever |
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| Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Gun Dog | Gun Dog |
| Popularity Rank | 38 | 26 | 96 |
| Reviews | 13 | 3 | 4 |
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| Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever breeds. |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton |
Flatte Flattie Flatcoat |
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| Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Size and Weight Comparison
| Size Classification
Compare size differences between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Medium | Large |
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| Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) | 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) |
| Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg) | 65 pounds (29.5 kg) |
| Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Brittany or Flat-Coated Retriever? Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever height comparison: | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) | 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) |
| Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Price and Availability Comparison
| Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $700-$800 | $1000-$1200 |
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| Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Brittany or Flat-Coated Retriever? | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
| Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. | Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed. |
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| Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which is easiest to train? | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Brittany dogs are easy to train. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train. |
| Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which breed is most alert? | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which breed is most protective? | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Brittany dogs are average defenders. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison
| Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever? Compare temperaments. |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social |
Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Devoted Optimistic |
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| Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever? | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever social needs comparison: | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need for social interaction is average. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. | The wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Border Collie 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. | Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Flat-Coated Retriever 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. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison
| Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. | Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally. |
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| Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which breed is most playful? | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | The Brittany is a highly playful breed. | The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly playful breed. |
| Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. | 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 Brittany indoors. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Flat-Coated Retriever breed. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison
| Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which breed is most flexible? | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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| Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Brittany or Flat-Coated Retriever? | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison
| Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Flat-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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| Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play? | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
| Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Flat-Coated Retriever bite force: Ordinary. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison
| Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years |
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| Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Flat-Coated Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
| Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which has fewer health issues? | The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Very healthy dog breed. |
| Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Flat-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
| Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans | Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy | Cancer |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison
| Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which breed is most active? | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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| Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Brittany or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Brittany or Flat-Coated Retriever? | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison
| Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Flat-Coated Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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| Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which needs most food? | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison
| Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. 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 Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal | White Orange Liver Roan |
Black Liver |
| Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which drools least? | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Flat-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. |
| Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Flat-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long | Feathered |
Thick Shiny |
| Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths? | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
| Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Brittany or Flat-Coated Retriever? Border Collie or Brittany or {name3 shedding: | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Brittany dogs are low shedders. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Good With Comparison
| Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which is best with kids? | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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| Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Brittany dogs are generally with other pets. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are generally with other pets. |
| Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Brittany or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which dog is more friendly? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Brittany or Flat-Coated Retriever? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Brittany or Flat-Coated Retriever? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
| Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever? |
Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
| Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Flat-Coated Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Flat-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison
| Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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| Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which has best nose work ability? | 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. | 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 Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
| Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
| Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
| Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. 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. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Reproducibility Comparison
| Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which has most puppies? | 4-8 puppies | 1-11 puppies, average 6 | 4-8 puppies |
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| Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
| Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Border Collie vs Brittany vs Flat-Coated Retriever Recognition Comparison
| AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Sporting breed. |
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| FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. |
| Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Brittany, and Flat-Coated Retriever. Which has most recognition? |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association |
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 |
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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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