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Name	Giant Schnauzer	Irish Terrier	Bearded Collie
Origins	Germany	Ireland	Scotland
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie breeds.	Riesenschnauzer	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier	Argle Bargle Beardie Mountain Collie Highland Collie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	26 pounds (11.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Irish Terrier or Bearded Collie? Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)	21 inches (53.5 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1000-$1500	$600-$800	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Irish Terrier or Bearded Collie?	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which is easiest to train?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most alert?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most protective?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie? Compare temperaments.	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Lively Assertive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Terrier 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: Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie social needs comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Bearded 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most playful?	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer 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 Irish Terrier indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Bearded Collie breed in the home.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bearded Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Giant Schnauzer or Irish Terrier or Bearded Collie?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Irish Terrier 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.	Bearded Collie 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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bearded Collie 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 Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which has fewer health issues?	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Bearded Collie 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?	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Bearded Collie 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: Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Arthritis Addison's Disease Eye Diseases

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which needs most food?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1 to 1.5 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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Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. What colors are available?	Black Pepper Salt	Red Wheaten	Black Blue Brown Fawn
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which drools least?	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Wiry	Wiry Straight	Feathered
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Giant Schnauzer or Irish Terrier or Bearded Collie? Giant Schnauzer or Irish Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which is best with kids?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Irish Terrier or Bearded Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Irish Terrier or Bearded Collie?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Giant Schnauzer or Irish Terrier or Bearded Collie?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie?	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bearded Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. 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 Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. 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 Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. 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 Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. 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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Which has most puppies?	5-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. 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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier vs Bearded Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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 Giant Schnauzer, Irish Terrier, and Bearded Collie. 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	No data available	No data available

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