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Name	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog	St. Bernard	Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Origins	Switzerland	Switzerland Italy	Turkey
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	75	48	86
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Swissy Great Swiss Mountain Dog Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund Large Swiss Mountain Dog Great Swiss Cattle Dog Bouvier Suisse	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Kangal Dog Kara Bas Karabash Dog Kham Kepiji Dogs Scandinavian Nygaard Dogs Coban Kopegi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Large	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or St. Bernard? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog weight comparison:	130-135 pounds (59-61 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (41-59 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	132.5 pounds (60 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 125 pounds (56.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Height Which is taller, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog height comparison:	23.5-28.5 (60-72 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23.5-28.5 (66 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which is more expensive?	$2000-$2500	$1500-$1800	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Very frequent: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is quite easy to get.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog trainability comparison.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Alert Devoted Selfish Fearless Good-natured Confidence	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Independent Intelligent Confident Bold Proud Steady
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: St. 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: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Average to High: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: St. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog social needs comparison:	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.	St. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	St. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog playfulness comparison:	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	St. See more.	Average: Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Low to Average: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog rarely barks. See more.	Low: The St. See more.	Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	It is not recommended to keep the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed in the home.	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 St.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Greater Swiss Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Anatolian Shepherd Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.	High 🔼 The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog mouthiness comparison:	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Distichiasis Digestive Problems	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The St.	Rare The Anatolian Shepherd Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, St. Bernard and Anatolian Shepherd Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	9-13 years The average lifespan of Anatolian Shepherd Dog: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Prefers cold weather The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.	Prefers cold weather The Anatolian Shepherd Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog energy level comparison:	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 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? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Rough Smooth	Fine
Colors What are the original Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, St. Bernard and Anatolian Shepherd Dog color?	Black Red White	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Red Blue White Fawn Brindle Biscuit Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.	Easy to groom: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or {name3 shedding:	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	St. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Hypoallergenic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The St. See more.	The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an average drooler. See more.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Yes Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	St.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which is better for autism?	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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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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Not really Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.	Not really Anatolian Shepherd Dog 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?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and St. Bernard and Anatolian Shepherd Dog have?	5-10 puppies	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Working 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 Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club American Pet Registry, Inc.	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

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