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Name	Italian Greyhound	Japanese Chin	English Toy Spaniel
Origins	Italy	Japan	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane	Japanese Spaniel Chin	King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or Japanese Chin? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel weight comparison:	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	8 pounds (4 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)
Height Which is taller, Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel height comparison:	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	7-11 inches (18-28 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13.5 inches (34 cm)	9 inches (23 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$300-$500	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Japanese Chin is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The English Toy Spaniel is easier than average to get.

Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel 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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel trainability comparison.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	English Toy Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Toy Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	English Toy Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous	Playful Loving Independent Alert Intelligent Loyal	Playful Loving Happy Affectionate Gentle Reserved
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	English Toy Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel?	High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Japanese Chin dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: English Toy Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel social needs comparison:	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	English Toy Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the English Toy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Japanese Chin 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.	English Toy Spaniel 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

Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel playfulness comparison:	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Japanese Chins, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: English Toy Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel?	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Japanese Chin barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The English Toy Spaniel is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	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 Italian Greyhound indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Chin breed.	Very house-friendly dog the English Toy Spaniel breed.
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Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Chin dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Toy Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Japanese Chin dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	English Toy Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Chin bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 English Toy Spaniel bite force: Weak.
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 Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Japanese Chin has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Toy Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	English Toy Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel?	The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Japanese Chin is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	English Toy Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Eye Problems Epilepsy Entropion Heart Disease	Legg-perthes Disease Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Umbilical Hernias Retinal Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Cryptorchidism Cleft Palate Hydrocephalus Seborrhea Fused Toes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Japanese Chin should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The English Toy Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin and English Toy Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Japanese Chin: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of English Toy Spaniel: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel energy level comparison:	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Japanese Chin dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	English Toy Spaniel dogs are low-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Japanese Chin dogs exercise need is very minimal.	English Toy Spaniel dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Japanese Chin dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	English Toy Spaniel dogs need a lot of sleep.
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Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 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? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Japanese Chin has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the English Toy Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel coat comparison:	Fine	Feathered	Feathered
Colors What are the original Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin and English Toy Spaniel color?	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow	Black White Sable Lemon	Blenheim Ruby Black & Tan Black & White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Japanese Chin requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The English Toy Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or {name3 shedding:	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Toy Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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, Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Chin has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Toy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Japanese Chin is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Toy Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Japanese Chin dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	English Toy Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Japanese Chin dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	English Toy Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	English Toy Spaniel dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Japanese Chin dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	English Toy Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	English Toy Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel?	Yes Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Japanese Chin dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Toy Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Japanese Chin is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Toy Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.	Japanese Chins are not the best breed for elderly people.	English Toy Spaniels are commonly okay with elderly people.

Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel 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: Italian Greyhound or Japanese Chin or English Toy Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel?	Not really Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Japanese Chin breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really English Toy Spaniel 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.

Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel 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 Italian Greyhound and Japanese Chin and English Toy Spaniel have?	2-4 puppies	1-3 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Italian Greyhound vs Japanese Chin vs English Toy Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Japan Chin and Pekingese 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 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	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

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