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Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Airedale Terrier	Irish Terrier
Origins	United States	England	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Stafford Staffy Amstaff	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Airedale Terrier? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier weight comparison:	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	26 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier height comparison:	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. 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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Trainability American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier trainability comparison.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Intelligent Friendly Loyal Devoted Attentive Tenacious	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	High: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier social needs comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American Staffordshire Terrier 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.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier playfulness comparison:	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier 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 Airedale Terrier indoors.	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 Irish Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	American Staffordshire 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.	Airedale 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.	Irish 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.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Staffordshire Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier mouthiness comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Irish Terriers 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: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The American Staffordshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do American Staffordshire Terrier, Airedale Terrier and Irish Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier energy level comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	2.5 to 3 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.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier coat comparison:	Fine	Wiry Dense Rough	Wiry Straight
Colors What are the original American Staffordshire Terrier, Airedale Terrier and Irish Terrier color?	Black Blue White Brown	Black Tan Grizzle	Red Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or {name3 shedding:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: American Staffordshire Terrier or Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which is better for autism?	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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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: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Terrier 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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 American Staffordshire Terrier and Airedale Terrier and Irish Terrier have?	5-10 puppies	7-9 puppies	4-6 puppies
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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	No data available

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