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Name	English Cocker Spaniel	Poodle	Brittany
Origins	England	Germany France	France
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany breeds.	Merry Cocker Woker Cocker	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Poodle or Brittany? English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany height comparison:	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Find price differences between these breeds.	$900-$1200	$1000-$1500	$700-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Poodle or Brittany?	Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which is easiest to train?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which breed is most alert?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which breed is most protective?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany? Compare temperaments.	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Trainable Quiet Faithful	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel 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: Brittany 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: English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany?	High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany social needs comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Brittany 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 English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which breed is most playful?	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.	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 Brittany indoors.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which breed is most flexible?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: English Cocker Spaniel or Poodle or Brittany?	English Cocker Spaniel 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.	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Cocker Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which has fewer health issues?	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Renal Failure	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy

English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which breed is most active?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Poodle or Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Poodle or Brittany?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which is most prone to obesity?	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which needs most food?	1 to 2 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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English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. What colors are available?	Black Tan Blue Golden Liver Roan	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	White Orange Liver Roan
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which drools least?	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which has least natural smell?	High 🔼 The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Curly	Feathered
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Poodle or Brittany? English Cocker Spaniel or Poodle or {name3 shedding:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which is best with kids?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Poodle or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Poodle or Brittany?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Poodle or Brittany?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany?	Yes English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. 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 English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. 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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which has most puppies?	6-8 puppies	2-4 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. 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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Poodle vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of English Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Brittany. Which has most recognition?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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

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