Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Flatte or Sheepdog or Barbone? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Flat-Coated Retriever and Border Collie. Which is better: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle?
Name | Flat-Coated Retriever | Border Collie | Poodle |
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Origins | United Kingdom | England Scotland Wales | Germany France |
Group | Gun Dog | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 96 | 38 | 7 |
Reviews | 4 | 13 | 14 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle breeds. |
Flatte Flattie Flatcoat |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle? Compare adult weight ranges. | 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 65 pounds (29.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle height comparison: | 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | 15 inches (38 cm) or more |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | 15 inches (38 cm) or more |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$1200 | $600-$800 | $1000-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? | Very frequent: The Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed ranks highest? | Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is easiest to train? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Poodle dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most alert? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most protective? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle? Compare temperaments. |
Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Devoted Optimistic |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle? | High: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle social needs comparison: | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need for social interaction is average. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Flat-Coated Retriever 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. | 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. | Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most playful? | The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | The Poodle is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Flat-Coated Retriever breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. | Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most flexible? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Border Collie 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. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Flat-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which uses mouth most during play? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Flat-Coated Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed lives longest? |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Flat-Coated Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has fewer health issues? | Very healthy dog breed. | The Border Collie 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. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Rare The Flat-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Average The Border Collie 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. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle health problems comparison: | Cancer | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
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 |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most active? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Flat-Coated Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which needs most food? | 3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. What colors are available? |
Black Liver |
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 Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which requires most maintenance? | Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which drools least? | The Flat-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Flat-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Thick Shiny |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long | Curly |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which requires most frequent baths? | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or {name3 shedding: | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best with kids? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are generally with other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? | Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle? |
Yes Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Border Collie 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. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Flat-Coated Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Flat-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has best nose work ability? | 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. | 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 Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best suited for water work? | Yes Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. 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. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has most puppies? | 4-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 2-4 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. 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 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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