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Name	Mudi	Miniature Poodle	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Hungary	Germany France	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd breeds.	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel	Little Blue Dog Aussie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mudi or Miniature Poodle or Australian Shepherd? Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17 inches (43 cm)	13 inches (33 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1000	$1000-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Mudi or Miniature Poodle or Australian Shepherd?	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.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which is easiest to train?	Mudi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most alert?	Mudi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most protective?	Mudi dogs are average defenders. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd? Compare temperaments.	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Lively Gentle Watchful Companionable Adaptable Guarding Keen to Work	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Mudi 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.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd?	High: Mudi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Mudi dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. 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 Mudi indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.
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Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?	Mudi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Mudi or Miniature Poodle or Australian Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which uses mouth most during play?	Mudi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mudi bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Mudi should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes

Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most active?	Mudi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mudi or Miniature Poodle or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mudi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mudi or Miniature Poodle or Australian Shepherd?	Mudi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Mudi has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which needs most food?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. What colors are available?	Black Gray White Brown Fawn Blue-Grey Black Merle Ash coloured (blue grey)	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Red Blue Merle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which drools least?	The Mudi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short	Dense Curly Thick	Feathered
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. 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. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mudi or Miniature Poodle or Australian Shepherd? Mudi or Miniature Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Mudi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

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

Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. 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 Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which has best nose work ability?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best for SAR work?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. 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 Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. 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.

Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which has most puppies?	5-8 puppies	2-8 puppies, average 5	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. 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.

Mudi vs Miniature Poodle vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	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 Mudi, Miniature Poodle, and Australian Shepherd. Which has most recognition?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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