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Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Bull Terrier	Siberian Husky
Origins	United States	England	Russia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	83	60	12
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Stafford Staffy Amstaff	Bully Gladiator English Bull Terrier	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? Which is the smallest dog, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Bull Terrier? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky weight comparison:	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 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?	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky height comparison:	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 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: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1200-$1500	$700-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bull Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky intelligence:	Smart: The American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Bull 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 Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky trainability comparison.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bull Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? 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.	Bull Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Intelligent Friendly Loyal Devoted Attentive Tenacious	Active Protective Tempered Sweet Trainable Keen	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle
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.	Sensitive: Bull Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky?	High: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Bull Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Siberian Husky 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 Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky social needs comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bull Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bull Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Bull Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Siberian Husky 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

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky playfulness comparison:	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky?	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Bull Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky 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 Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Bull Terrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky 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.	Bull Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Siberian Husky 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 Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	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.	Bull Terrier 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.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Staffordshire Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky 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 Bull Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky mouthiness comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Bull Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky?	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky health problems comparison:	No data available	Heart Murmurs Deafness Hereditary Nephritis Lens Luxation Spinning	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy
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.	Rare The Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky lifespan comparison. How long do American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier and Siberian Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bull Terrier: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky 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.	Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bull Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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 Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Bull Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky coat comparison:	Fine	Dense Smooth	Fluffy
Colors What are the original American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier and Siberian Husky color?	Black Blue White Brown	Black White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky grooming comparison:	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or {name3 shedding:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No 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 Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky?	Medium ⏺ The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low 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 Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky 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.	Bull Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Bull Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Bull Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Bull Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky?	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky 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.	Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky 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 Bull Terrier or Siberian Husky? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky?	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Siberian Husky 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky 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 Bull Terrier and Siberian Husky have?	5-10 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 5	4-8 puppies
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs Siberian Husky 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 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working 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 Bull type Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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	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

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