Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Curly Retriever or Sheepadoodle? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Border Collie and Goldendoodle. Which is better: Border Collie or Goldendoodle or Sheepadoodle?
Name | Border Collie | Goldendoodle | Sheepadoodle |
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Origins | England Scotland Wales | United States Canada | England Germany France |
Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Companion Dogs | Designer Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 38 | 447 | 1946 |
Reviews | 13 | 7 | 1 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle breeds. |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden | No data available |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Cross Breed | Cross Breed |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large | Large Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg) | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg) | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Goldendoodle or Sheepadoodle? Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle height comparison: | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | 13-24 inches (33-61 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | 18.5 inches (47 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm) |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $600-$800 | $1000-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Goldendoodle or Sheepadoodle? | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. | Very frequent: The Sheepadoodle is quite easy to get. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Sheepadoodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which is easiest to train? | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. | Sheepadoodle dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which breed is most alert? | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. | Sheepadoodle dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which breed is most protective? | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. | Sheepadoodle dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle? Compare temperaments. |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable |
Active Playful Funny Loving Protective Alert Intelligent Sociable Trainable Adaptable Faithful Bubbly Instinctual |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Sheepadoodle dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle? | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Sheepadoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle social needs comparison: | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. | Sheepadoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Sheepadoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | 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. | Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Sheepadoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. | Average to High: The Sheepadoodle is a vocal breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which breed is most playful? | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. | The Sheepadoodle is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. | Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed. | Apartment-friendly dog the Sheepadoodle breed. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which breed is most flexible? | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Sheepadoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Goldendoodle or Sheepadoodle? | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Sheepadoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Sheepadoodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which uses mouth most during play? | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Sheepadoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sheepadoodle bite force: Ordinary. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Sheepadoodle: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which handles climate changes best? | 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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which has fewer health issues? | The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs. | The Sheepadoodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Average The Sheepadoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Deafness Entropion Ear Infections Diabetes Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Heat Intolerance Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which breed is most active? | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Sheepadoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Goldendoodle or Sheepadoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Goldendoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Sheepadoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Goldendoodle or Sheepadoodle? | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Sheepadoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Sheepadoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which needs most food? | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. 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 Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. What colors are available? |
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 |
Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Grizzle Fawn Merle Beige Apricot |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which drools least? | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Sheepadoodle is an average drooler. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Sheepadoodle has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
Curly Wavy Smooth Straight |
Curly Waterproof Shaggy Double |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which requires most frequent baths? | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Goldendoodle or Sheepadoodle? Border Collie or Goldendoodle or {name3 shedding: | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately. | Sheepadoodle dogs shed moderately. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which is best with kids? | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Sheepadoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Sheepadoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Goldendoodle or Sheepadoodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Sheepadoodle dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Goldendoodle or Sheepadoodle? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Sheepadoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Goldendoodle or Sheepadoodle? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Sheepadoodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle? |
Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Goldendoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Sheepadoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Sheepadoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Sheepadoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which has best nose work ability? | 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. | 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 Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Sheepadoodle breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. 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. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which has most puppies? | 4-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 5-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Border Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Sheepadoodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. 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. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Goldendoodle, and Sheepadoodle. Which has most recognition? |
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 |
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry | No data available |
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