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Name	Golden Retriever	Indian pariah dog	Border Collie
Origins	Scotland	India	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie breeds.	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	INDog	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Indian pariah dog or Border Collie? Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (57-64 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1000-$2000	$300-$400	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Indian pariah dog or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Indian pariah dog is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Indian pariah dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train?	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Indian pariah dog dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert?	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Indian pariah dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective?	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Indian pariah dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments.	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Docile Cautious	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie?	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Indian pariah dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Indian pariah dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Indian pariah dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	Indian pariah dog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Indian pariah dog is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful?	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Indian pariah dog is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Indian pariah dog breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
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Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible?	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Indian pariah dog 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Indian pariah dog or Border Collie?	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.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Indian pariah dog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	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. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues?	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Indian pariah dog 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active?	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Indian pariah dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Indian pariah dog or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Indian pariah dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Indian pariah dog or Border Collie?	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Indian pariah dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Indian pariah dog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which needs most food?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 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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Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. 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 Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. What colors are available?	Golden Light	Various combinations	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
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Indian pariah dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which drools least?	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 Indian pariah dog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Indian pariah dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Smooth Double	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Indian pariah dog or Border Collie? Golden Retriever or Indian pariah dog or {name3 shedding:	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Indian pariah dog dogs are low shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good 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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Indian pariah dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border 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 Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border 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.

Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies?	5-10 puppies	6-9 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border 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 Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border 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.

Golden Retriever vs Indian pariah dog vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Golden Retriever, Indian pariah dog, and Border 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	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

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