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Name	Keeshond	Great Pyrenees	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Germany Netherlands	Spain France	United States
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Group	Sled Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chien Loup Deutscher Wolfsspitz Kees Smiling Dutchman Wolfsspitz Dutch Barge Dog Barge Dog	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	Little Blue Dog Aussie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	Medium	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Great Pyrenees? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd weight comparison:	35-45 pounds (15-20 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	40 pounds (17.5 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 17-19 inches (44-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$500-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Keeshond is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd intelligence:	Very smart: Keeshond is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd trainability comparison.	Keeshond dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	Keeshond dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Keeshond dogs are average defenders. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Agile Intelligent Obedient Quick Bright Sturdy	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Keeshond dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd?	High: Keeshond dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Keeshond dogs are a social breed. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Keeshond dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Keeshond 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.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd playfulness comparison:	Average: Keeshonds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd?	A lot: Keeshond is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	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 Keeshond indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Keeshond dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	Keeshond 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.	Great Pyrenees 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.	Australian Shepherd 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.

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Keeshond bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd 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 Keeshond has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Keeshond dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd?	The Keeshond is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Heart Problems Skin Diseases Kneecap dislocations	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Keeshond should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Keeshond, Great Pyrenees and Australian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Keeshond: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd?	Prefers cold weather The Keeshond can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd energy level comparison:	Keeshond dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Keeshond dogs exercise need is minimal.	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	Keeshond dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Keeshond's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd coat comparison:	Fluffy Dense	Dense Double	Feathered
Colors What are the original Keeshond, Great Pyrenees and Australian Shepherd color?	Black Gray Cream Silver	White	Black Red Blue Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Keeshond requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or {name3 shedding:	Keeshond dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.
Hypoallergenic Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd 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, Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Keeshond has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Keeshond is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Keeshond dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Keeshond dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	Keeshond dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	Keeshond dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd?	Keeshond dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd?	Yes Keeshond dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Keeshond is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Keeshonds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd 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: Keeshond or Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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?	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.	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: Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd?	Not really Keeshond breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd 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.	Yes 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.

Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd 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 Keeshond and Great Pyrenees and Australian Shepherd have?	3-8 puppies	6-9 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Keeshond vs Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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