Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Comparison - Dog breed selector: English Greyhound or Continental Toy Spaniel or Dwarf Scotch Shepherd? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Greyhound and Papillon. Which is better: Greyhound or Papillon or Shetland Sheepdog?
Name | Greyhound | Papillon | Shetland Sheepdog |
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Group | Hunting Dogs | Companion Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 156 | 53 | 24 |
Reviews | 1 | 5 | 6 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog breeds. | English Greyhound |
Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog |
Dwarf Scotch Shepherd Sheltie Shetland Collie Toonie Dog Miniature Collie |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed is the largest? | Giant | Small | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg) | Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | 14-27 pounds (6-12 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg) | Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg) | 20.5 pounds (9 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Greyhound or Papillon or Shetland Sheepdog? Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog height comparison: | Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm) | Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm) | 13-16 inches (33-41 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm) | Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm) | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Find price differences between these breeds. | $500-$800 | $400-$600 | $800-$1000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Greyhound or Papillon or Shetland Sheepdog? | Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Shetland Sheepdog is quite easy to get. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which is easiest to train? | Greyhound dogs are easy to train. | Papillon dogs are easy to train. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed is most alert? | Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. | Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed is most protective? | Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. | Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog? Compare temperaments. |
Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered Quiet Athletic |
Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly |
Playful Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Sensitive: Shetland Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog? | High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Shetland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog social needs comparison: | Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. | Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Shetland Sheepdog 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. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal. | A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. | A lot: Shetland Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Papillon is a highly playful breed. | Average: Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound 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 Papillon indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Shetland Sheepdog breed in the home. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed is most flexible? | Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Greyhound or Papillon or Shetland Sheepdog? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Shetland Sheepdog 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. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which uses mouth most during play? | Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which has the strongest bite? | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Greyhound bite force: The Strongest. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shetland Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed lives longest? |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years |
12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Shetland Sheepdog: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which has fewer health issues? | The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Shetland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Osteoarthritis Sensitivity To Anesthesia Osteosarcoma Alopecia Cold Intolerance Pannus Musculoskeletal Injuries Vitreous Degeneration |
Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Heart Problems Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Collie Eye Anomaly Haemophilia Trichiasis |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed is most active? | Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Greyhound or Papillon or Shetland Sheepdog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal. | Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Greyhound or Papillon or Shetland Sheepdog? | Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Shetland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which needs most food? | Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. 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 Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Red Blue White |
Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon |
Black Tan Blue White Sable Merle |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which drools least? | The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Fine | Feathered | Dense |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Greyhound or Papillon or Shetland Sheepdog? Greyhound or Papillon or {name3 shedding: | Greyhound dogs shed moderately. | Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which is best with kids? | Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Greyhound or Papillon or Shetland Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly? | Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Greyhound or Papillon or Shetland Sheepdog? | Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Greyhound or Papillon or Shetland Sheepdog? | Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Shetland Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog? |
Yes Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Shetland Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people. | Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. 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 Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. 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 Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Shetland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. 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. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Which has most puppies? | 1-12 puppies | 2-4 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy 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 Greyhound, Papillon, and Shetland Sheepdog. 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 |
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 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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