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Name	East-European Shepherd	Caucasian Ovcharka	Leonberger
Origins	Russia Belarus	Armenia Russia Georgia Azerbaijan	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka Byelorussian Ovcharka	Caucasian Mountain Dog Caucasian Sheepdog Kaukasische Schaferhund Kawkasky Owtscharka Caucasian Ovcharka	Gentle Giant Gentle Lion Leonbergi Leo
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? Which is the smallest dog, East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	Large	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Caucasian Ovcharka? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger weight comparison:	Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg)	99-154 pounds (45-70 kg)	Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg)	126.5 pounds (57.5 kg)	Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height Which is taller, East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger height comparison:	Male: 26-30 inches (66-76 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (61-72 cm)	25-28 inches (64-72 cm)	Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66.5 cm)	26.5 inches (68 cm)	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm)

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1500-$2500	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	Average: The East-European Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Leonberger is easier than average to get.

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger intelligence:	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.	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 East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger trainability comparison.	East-European Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Leonberger dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	East-European Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Leonberger dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	East-European Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Leonberger dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Protective Intelligent Loyal Aggressive	Alert Powerful Dominant Quick Calm	Loving Obedient Loyal Fearless Companionable Adaptable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger?	Average to High: East-European Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Leonberger dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger social needs comparison:	East-European Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Leonberger dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	East-European Shepherd dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Leonberger dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	East-European Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka 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.	Leonberger dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger playfulness comparison:	Average: East-European Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka is a playful breed. See more.	The Leonberger is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger?	Average: The East-European Shepherd barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Caucasian Ovcharka is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	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 East-European Shepherd 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 Caucasian Ovcharka indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Leonberger breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	East-European Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Leonberger dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	East-European Shepherd 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.	Leonberger dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ East-European Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Caucasian Ovcharka bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Leonberger bite force: The Strongest.
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 East-European Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Caucasian Ovcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger mouthiness comparison:	East-European Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Leonberger dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger health comparison. Which is the healthier: East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger?	East-European Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Caucasian Ovcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Leonbergers 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: East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger health problems comparison:	No data available	Joint Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Bloat Entropion Inherited Polyneuropathy Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease Eosinophilic Panosteitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The East-European Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Caucasian Ovcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Leonberger should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger lifespan comparison. How long do East-European Shepherd, Caucasian Ovcharka and Leonberger breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of East-European Shepherd: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Caucasian Ovcharka: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Leonberger: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The East-European Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Caucasian Ovcharka can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger energy level comparison:	East-European Shepherd dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Leonberger dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	East-European Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs exercise need is minimal.	Leonberger dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	East-European Shepherd dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Leonberger dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The East-European Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Caucasian Ovcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Leonberger's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Thick Double	Waterproof
Colors What are the original East-European Shepherd, Caucasian Ovcharka and Leonberger color?	Black Tan Blue White	Black Gray Cream White Silver Yellow	Red Brown Yellow Sandy Reddish Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger grooming comparison:	Average: The East-European Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Caucasian Ovcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or {name3 shedding:	East-European Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs shed moderately. See more.	Leonberger dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger 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, East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger?	Medium ⏺ The East-European Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Caucasian Ovcharka has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The East-European Shepherd 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 Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Leonberger is an average drooler. See more.

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	East-European Shepherd dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are generally with other pets.	Leonberger dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? Which dog is more friendly?	East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Leonberger dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	East-European Shepherd dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Leonberger dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Leonberger dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger?	East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Leonberger dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger?	Yes East-European Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Leonberger dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No East-European Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Caucasian Ovcharka is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Leonberger is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	East-European Shepherds are commonly okay with elderly people.	Caucasian Ovcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Leonbergers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: East-European Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka or Leonberger? 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?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	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: East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger?	Not really East-European Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Caucasian Ovcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Leonberger 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.	Yes 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger 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 East-European Shepherd and Caucasian Ovcharka and Leonberger have?	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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East-European Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Leonberger Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by 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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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