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Name	Belgian Malinois	Cane Corso	American Pit Bull Terrier
Origins	Belgium	Italy	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Cane Corso? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$1500-$2000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Cane Corso 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 Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier trainability comparison.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Belgian Malinois 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.	Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	American Pit Bull 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull 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 Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	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 Belgian Malinois indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home.
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Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Belgian Malinois 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.	Cane Corso 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 Pit Bull 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.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull 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 Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	American Pit Bull 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: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois, Cane Corso and American Pit Bull Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier energy level comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 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? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Dense	Fine
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois, Cane Corso and American Pit Bull Terrier color?	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or {name3 shedding:	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	8-12 weeks Very 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.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier 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, Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or American Pit Bull Terrier? 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?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	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: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Pit Bull 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.	Yes 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	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull 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 Belgian Malinois and Cane Corso and American Pit Bull Terrier have?	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs American Pit Bull Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club

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