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Name	Australian Shepherd	English Pointer	Labrador Retriever
Origins	United States	England	England Canada
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever breeds.	Little Blue Dog Aussie	English Pointer	Lab Labrador
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or English Pointer or Labrador Retriever? Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$400-$500	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or English Pointer or Labrador Retriever?	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Australian Shepherd 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.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which is easiest to train?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most alert?	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most protective?	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever? Compare temperaments.	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	English Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever?	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever 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

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The English Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most playful?	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The English Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Australian Shepherd indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Labrador Retriever 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 Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever 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: Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador 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 Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. What colors are available?	Black Red Blue Merle	Black White Brown Yellow	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which drools least?	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or English Pointer or Labrador Retriever? Australian Shepherd or English Pointer or {name3 shedding:	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best with kids?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or English Pointer or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or English Pointer or Labrador Retriever?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or English Pointer or Labrador Retriever?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most puppies?	6-9 puppies, average 7	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador 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 Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. 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.

Australian Shepherd vs English Pointer vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Australian Shepherd, English Pointer, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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