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Name	Border Collie	Siberian Husky	Alaskan Husky
Origins	England Scotland Wales	Russia	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky breeds.	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha	Husky
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Husky? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$700-$1200	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Husky?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky 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.

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which is easiest to train?	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most alert?	Border Collie 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.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most protective?	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive
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. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
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. 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.	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most playful?	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.
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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most flexible?	Border Collie 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.	Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Husky?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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. 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.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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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.	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 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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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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 Sable Agouti	Black Gray White Blonde Orange
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which drools least?	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fluffy	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Husky? Border Collie or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best with kids?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Husky?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Husky?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky?	Yes Border Collie 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.	No Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Husky 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.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good 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 Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Border Collie 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 Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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 Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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.

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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.

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 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 Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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 Border Collie, Siberian Husky, and Alaskan Husky. 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	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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