Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje or Heidewachtel or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Kooikerhondje and Small Munsterlander. Which is better: Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or Border Collie?
Name | Kooikerhondje | Small Munsterlander | Border Collie |
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Group | Gun Dog | Gun Dog | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 413 | 198 | 38 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie breeds. |
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog Kooiker Dog |
Heidewachtel Munster Munsterlander Small Munsterlander Spion Vorstehhund Kleiner Münsterländer |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Medium | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges. | 20-40 pounds (9-18 kg) | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 30 pounds (13.5 kg) | Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie height comparison: | 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) | Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm) | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 15 inches (38.5 cm) | Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $800-$1000 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or Border Collie? | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. | Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train? | Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train. | Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert? | Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs. | Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective? | Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory. | Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments. |
Loving Alert Intelligent Territorial Lively Going Cheerful |
Happy Intelligent Affectionate Strong Willed Attentive Trainable |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Small Munsterlander dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie? | High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie social needs comparison: | Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average. | Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential. | The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Kooikerhondje 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. | Small Munsterlander 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. | Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Kooikerhondje barks occasionally. | Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful? | The Kooikerhondje is a highly playful breed. | The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 Kooikerhondje indoors. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible? | Kooikerhondje dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Small Munsterlander dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or Border Collie? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Small Munsterlander 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. | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Kooikerhondje has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which uses mouth most during play? | Kooikerhondje dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Small Munsterlander dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kooikerhondje bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kooikerhondje can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues? | The Kooikerhondje is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Border Collie 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 Kooikerhondje should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Luxating Patella Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Kidney Issues Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy Myositis | Hip Dysplasia Skin Irritation Ear Infections Vision Problems | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active? | Kooikerhondje dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Kooikerhondje dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or Border Collie? | Kooikerhondje dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Kooikerhondje has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which needs most food? | 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. What colors are available? | Red White Orange | White & Brown |
Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance? | Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which drools least? | The Kooikerhondje is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Waterproof Wavy Thick Straight |
Dense Thick |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. 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. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or {name3 shedding: | Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately. | Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which is best with kids? | Kooikerhondje dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Small Munsterlander dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Kooikerhondje dogs are generally with other pets. | Small Munsterlander dogs are generally with other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Kooikerhondje dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or Border Collie? | Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Kooikerhondje or Small Munsterlander or Border Collie? | Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Small Munsterlander dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie? |
Yes Kooikerhondje dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Small Munsterlander dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Kooikerhondje is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Small Munsterlander is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Kooikerhondjes are usually recommended for elderly people. | Small Munsterlanders are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. 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. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. 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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. 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. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Kooikerhondje breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Small Munsterlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | 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 Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which has most military use? | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies? | 5-7 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. 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. |
Kooikerhondje vs Small Munsterlander vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally? | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Kooikerhondje, Small Munsterlander, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition? |
American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service |
Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association |
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