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Name	Miniature American Shepherd	Smooth Fox Terrier	Basenji
Origins	United States	England	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd	Foxie Smooth Fox Terrier Fox Terrier	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	Small Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji weight comparison:	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 pounds (11 kg)	Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji height comparison:	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1000	$700-$1200	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Smooth Fox Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji trainability comparison.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted	Active Playful Alert Intelligent Affectionate Fearless	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Basenji 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: Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji?	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji social needs comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji playfulness comparison:	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Smooth Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji?	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.	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 Smooth Fox Terrier indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Smooth Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basenji 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 Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji mouthiness comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji?	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Smooth Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Basenji 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: Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Distichiasis Lens Luxation	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Smooth Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature American Shepherd, Smooth Fox Terrier and Basenji breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Smooth Fox Terrier: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji?	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.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji energy level comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3/4 to 1 cup 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? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji coat comparison:	Smooth	Smooth Double	Fine
Colors What are the original Miniature American Shepherd, Smooth Fox Terrier and Basenji color?	Black Blue White Merle	Black Red White Brown Black & Tan	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Smooth Fox Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji 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, Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Smooth Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Smooth Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji?	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Smooth Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Smooth Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji 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: Miniature American Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Basenji? 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?	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: Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji?	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Smooth Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basenji 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji 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 Miniature American Shepherd and Smooth Fox Terrier and Basenji have?	2-6 puppies	3-6 puppies	4-5 puppies
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Basenji Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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 Club Espanol De Terriers	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 Canadian Canine Registry American Pet Registry, Inc.

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