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Name	Giant Schnauzer	Standard Schnauzer	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Germany	Germany	Belgium
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	80	90	44
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Riesenschnauzer	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$1200-$1500	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	Giant	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Wiry	Wiry	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original Giant Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer and Belgian Malinois color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Pepper Salt	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Playfulness Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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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.	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 Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois?	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois mouthiness comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. 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.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Belgian Malinois 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	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 Standard Schnauzer indoors.	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 Belgian Malinois indoors.
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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Standard Schnauzer 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.	Belgian Malinois 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 Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Malinois 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 Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois 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.	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Health Comparison

Health Issues Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois?	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits 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 Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?	8 to 10 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.	2 to 3 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? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois?	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 Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois 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: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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: Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois?	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Malinois 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.	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 Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois 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 Giant Schnauzer and Standard Schnauzer and Belgian Malinois have?	5-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 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

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