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Name	German Roughhaired Pointer	Golden Retriever	Australian Kelpie
Origins	Germany	Scotland	Australia
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie breeds.	Deutsch Drahthaar Deutscher Drahthaariger Drahthaar German Wire-haired Pointing Dog Vorstehhund German Wirehaired Pointer	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is the largest?	Large Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie? Compare adult weight ranges.	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Roughhaired Pointer or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie? German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, German Roughhaired Pointer or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie?	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is easiest to train?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most alert?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most protective?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie? Compare temperaments.	Active Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Kind Familiar	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie?	High: German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie social needs comparison:	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Golden 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. See more.	Australian Kelpie 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

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most playful?	Average: German Roughhaired Pointers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the German Roughhaired Pointer breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.
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German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most flexible?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: German Roughhaired Pointer or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie?	German Roughhaired Pointer 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.	Golden Retriever 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.

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of German Roughhaired Pointer: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has fewer health issues?	German Roughhaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The German Roughhaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most active?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Roughhaired Pointer or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Roughhaired Pointer or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which needs most food?	3 to 4 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.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. What colors are available?	Liver Liver and White Solid Liver	Golden Light	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which drools least?	The German Roughhaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever 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 Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The German Roughhaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Rough Shiny	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Roughhaired Pointer or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie? German Roughhaired Pointer or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. See more.
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German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best with kids?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Roughhaired Pointer or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie? Which dog is more friendly?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Roughhaired Pointer or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Roughhaired Pointer or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie?	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie?	Yes German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Kelpie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Roughhaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Roughhaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. 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 German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. 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 German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. 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 German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. 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 German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really German Roughhaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. 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 German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. 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.

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has most puppies?	6-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. 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.

German Roughhaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of German Roughhaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has most recognition?	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 America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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