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Name	Mountain Cur	Treeing Tennessee Brindle	Plott Hound
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound breeds.	Cur Dog Moutain Cur Dog Cur	Tennessee Brindle Treeing Tennessee	Plott Plotthund
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which breed is the largest?	Large Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound? Compare adult weight ranges.	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)	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mountain Cur or Treeing Tennessee Brindle or Plott Hound? Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound height comparison:	18-26 inches (46-66 cm)	Male: 18–23 inch (46–58 cm), Female: 18–23 inch (46–58 cm)	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 20.5 inch (52 cm), Female: 20.5 inch (52 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Find price differences between these breeds.	$300-$500	$400-$600	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Mountain Cur or Treeing Tennessee Brindle or Plott Hound?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Plott Hound is easier than average to get.

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which is easiest to train?	Mountain Cur dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Plott Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most alert?	Mountain Cur dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Plott Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most protective?	Mountain Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Plott Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Protective Courageous Intelligent Watchful Quiet	Alert Sensitive Courageous Intelligent Friendly Lovable	Alert Courageous Loyal Bold
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Mountain Cur dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound?	Average to High: Mountain Cur dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Plott Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound social needs comparison:	Mountain Cur dogs are a social breed. See more.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are a social breed. See more.	Plott Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Mountain Cur dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Plott Hound 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?	Mountain Cur 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.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Plott Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The Mountain Cur barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Treeing Tennessee Brindle barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Mountain Curs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Treeing Tennessee Brindles, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Mountain Cur breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Plott Hound breed.
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Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Mountain Cur dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Plott Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Mountain Cur or Treeing Tennessee Brindle or Plott Hound?	Mountain Cur 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.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle 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.

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Mountain Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Treeing Tennessee Brindle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Plott Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which uses mouth most during play?	Mountain Cur dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Plott Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mountain Cur bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Treeing Tennessee Brindle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Plott Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which breed lives longest?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Mountain Cur: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Treeing Tennessee Brindle: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Plott Hound: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mountain Cur can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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 average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which has fewer health issues?	The Mountain Cur is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Mountain Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Treeing Tennessee Brindle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Plott Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	No data available

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most active?	Mountain Cur dogs are high-energy dogs.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Plott Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mountain Cur or Treeing Tennessee Brindle or Plott Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mountain Cur dogs need a lot of exercises.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs need a lot of exercises.	Plott Hound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mountain Cur or Treeing Tennessee Brindle or Plott Hound?	Mountain Cur dogs don't need too much sleep.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Plott Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Mountain Cur has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Treeing Tennessee Brindle has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Plott Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which needs most food?	4 to 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.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. What colors are available?	Black Red Blue Cream White Brown Yellow Brindle Blonde	Brindle	Black Tan Red Blue Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Mountain Cur requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which drools least?	The Mountain Cur is an average drooler. See more.	The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is an average drooler. See more.	The Plott Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Mountain Cur has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Treeing Tennessee Brindle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Rough Smooth	Fine	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mountain Cur or Treeing Tennessee Brindle or Plott Hound? Mountain Cur or Treeing Tennessee Brindle or {name3 shedding:	Mountain Cur dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are low shedders. See more.	Plott Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which is best with kids?	Mountain Cur dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Plott Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mountain Cur dogs are generally with other pets.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are generally with other pets.	Plott Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Mountain Cur or Treeing Tennessee Brindle or Plott Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Plott Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Mountain Cur or Treeing Tennessee Brindle or Plott Hound?	Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Plott Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mountain Cur or Treeing Tennessee Brindle or Plott Hound?	Mountain Cur dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Plott Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound?	Yes Mountain Cur dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Plott Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Mountain Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Treeing Tennessee Brindle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Plott Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Mountain Curs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Treeing Tennessee Brindles are usually recommended for elderly people.	Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. 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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Mountain Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. 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.

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which has most puppies?	3-8 puppies	3-6 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. What's recommended?	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.

Mountain Cur vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Plott Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Mountain Cur, Treeing Tennessee Brindle, and Plott Hound. Which has most recognition?	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	No data available

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