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Name	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Finnish Lapphund	Chinese Crested
Origins	United States	Finland	China
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Crested Puff Chinese Crested
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Finnish Lapphund? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested weight comparison:	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested height comparison:	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested intelligence:	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	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.
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Trainability Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested trainability comparison.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd 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: Chinese Crested dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested?	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested social needs comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested?	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	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 Australian Shepherd indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Chinese Crested dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	Miniature 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Chinese Crested dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chinese Crested 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Chinese Crested 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 Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested health problems comparison:	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	No data available	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund and Chinese Crested breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested energy level comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested coat comparison:	Feathered	Fluffy	Silky Thick Double Hairless
Colors What are the original Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund and Chinese Crested color?	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested grooming comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested?	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chinese Crested dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chinese Crested is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested 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 Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Chinese Crested? 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 Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested?	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chinese Crested 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.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested 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 Australian Shepherd and Finnish Lapphund and Chinese Crested have?	2-6 puppies	2-9 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Chinese Crested Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	No data available	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

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