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Name	Afghan Collie	Afghan Hound	Border Collie
Origins	Afghanistan England Scotland Wales	Afghanistan	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	637	93	38
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie breeds.	Border Afghan Border Afghan Collie	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories.	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	57 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Afghan Collie or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie height comparison:	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	28 inches (71.5 cm)	28 inches (71.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$2000-$2500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Afghan Collie or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Average: The Afghan Collie is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. 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: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train?	Afghan Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert?	Afghan Collie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective?	Afghan Collie dogs are average defenders. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments.	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Afghan Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie 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: Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Average to High: Afghan Collie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Afghan Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Afghan Collie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Afghan Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Afghan Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful?	The Afghan Collie is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Apartment-friendly dog the Afghan Collie breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
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Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible?	Afghan Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Afghan Collie or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Afghan Collie 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.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Afghan Collie: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Collie can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues?	The Afghan Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Afghan Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active?	Afghan Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Afghan Collie or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Afghan Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Afghan Collie or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Afghan Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Afghan Collie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
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Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver 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	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver	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
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance?	Advanced: The Afghan Collie requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which drools least?	The Afghan Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Afghan Collie or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Afghan Collie or Afghan Hound or {name3 shedding:	Afghan Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

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

Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Afghan Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. 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 Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. 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.

Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies?	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. 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.

Afghan Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Afghan Collie, Afghan Hound, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition?	Dog Registry of America 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 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 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

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