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Name	Belgian Malinois	Rough Collie	Border Collie
Origins	Belgium	Scotland	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	44	40	38
Reviews	10	6	13
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Rough Collie? Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 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 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$400-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie? 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.	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie 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 Rough Collie vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Border Collie 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 Rough Collie vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. 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 Rough Collie or Border Collie?	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 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 Rough Collie indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
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Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie 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.	Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	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.	Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie 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.	Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie 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: Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans
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.	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois, Rough Collie and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	2 to 3 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.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois, Rough Collie and Border Collie color?	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or {name3 shedding:	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	8-12 weeks Very 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.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie 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 Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie 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 Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie 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 Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie 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.	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Malinois or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie 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	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.

Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie 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 Rough Collie and Border Collie have?	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Belgian Malinois vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie 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 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
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 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 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association

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