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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Siberian Husky	German Shepherd
Origins	Finland	Russia	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd weight comparison:	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd height comparison:	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$700-$1200	$800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd trainability comparison.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	Finnish Lapphund 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.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd 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: Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd?	High: Finnish Lapphund 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.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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.	German Shepherd 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

Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd?	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.	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 German Shepherd indoors.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Finnish Lapphund 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.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Finnish Lapphund, Siberian Husky and German Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd?	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd energy level comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 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? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd coat comparison:	Fluffy	Fluffy	Fuzzy
Colors What are the original Finnish Lapphund, Siberian Husky and German Shepherd color?	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti	Black Tan Red Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	German Shepherd 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: Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd 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, Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd?	Yes Finnish Lapphund 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.	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Finnish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or German Shepherd? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd?	Not really Finnish Lapphund 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 German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd 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 Finnish Lapphund and Siberian Husky and German Shepherd have?	2-9 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs German Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog Club Of America

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