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Name	Australian Shepherd	Siberian Husky	Dachsador
Origins	United States	Russia	United States Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador breeds.	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha	Doxadors Doxidors Weinerdors
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	31-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	35.5 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Dachsador? Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	16-25 inches (40-64 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: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	20.5 inches (52 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$700-$1200	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Dachsador?	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.	Average: The Dachsador is a commonly available dog breed.

Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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.	Smart: The Dachsador dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which is easiest to train?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.	Dachsador dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which breed is most alert?	Australian Shepherd 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.	Dachsador dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which breed is most protective?	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Dachsador dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador? Compare temperaments.	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	Active Stubborn Alert Friendly Lively Smart
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Dachsador 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: Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador?	Average to High: Australian Shepherd 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.	Average to High: Dachsador dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Dachsador dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Dachsador is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	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.	Dachsador dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Dachsador rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which breed is most playful?	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.	The Dachsador is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachsador breed.
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Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which breed is most flexible?	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Dachsador dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Dachsador?	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.	Dachsador 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.

Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Dachsador: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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 cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. 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, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Dachsadors are commonly healthy dogs.
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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.	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Dachsador should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador 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	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Back Issues

Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which breed is most active?	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Dachsador dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Dachsador? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Dachsador dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Dachsador?	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.	Dachsador dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Dachsador's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2.5 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.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. What colors are available?	Black Red Blue Merle	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti	Black Brown Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachsador doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which drools least?	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Dachsador is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachsador has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Fluffy	Wiry Dense Short Medium
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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 Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Dachsador? Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	Dachsador dogs are low shedders. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which is best with kids?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dachsador dogs are 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.	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Dachsador dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Dachsador? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Dachsador dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Dachsador?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Dachsador dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Dachsador?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Dachsador dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador?	Yes Australian Shepherd 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.	Yes Dachsador 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 Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Dachsador is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dachsadors are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Australian Shepherd 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.	Not really Dachsador breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat 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.

Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. Which has most puppies?	6-9 puppies, average 7	4-8 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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 Siberian Husky vs Dachsador Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Dachsador. 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	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	Not recognized by any clubs.

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