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Name	Norwegian Elkhound	Siberian Husky	Pomeranian
Origins	Norway	Russia	Germany Poland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Gra Norsk Elghund Gray Norwegian Elkhound Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira Norsk Elghund Norwegian Moose Dog Small Grey Elk Dog Elkhound	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha	Deutsche Spitze Pom Pom Spitz Enano Spitz Nain Zwergspitz Zwers Pom
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? Which is the smallest dog, Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	Large	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian weight comparison:	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian height comparison:	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$700-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Pomeranian is quite easy to get.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian intelligence:	Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian trainability comparison.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Pomeranian dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	Active Playful Intelligent Friendly Docile Lively Sociable Attentive Trainable Extroverted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian?	High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pomeranian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian social needs comparison:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Pomeranian dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Siberian Husky 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.	Pomeranian 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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian playfulness comparison:	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian?	A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	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 Norwegian Elkhound indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Pomeranian breed.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomeranian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Pomeranian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pomeranian 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 Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian mouthiness comparison:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pomeranian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian?	The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Pomeranian 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: Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Allergies Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Seizures Dry Eye Heatstroke Heat Intolerance
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian lifespan comparison. How long do Norwegian Elkhound, Siberian Husky and Pomeranian breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Pomeranian: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian?	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian energy level comparison:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Pomeranian dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Pomeranian dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.	Pomeranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 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? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pomeranian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian coat comparison:	Dense	Fluffy	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Norwegian Elkhound, Siberian Husky and Pomeranian color?	Black Gray White Silver	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Orange
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian grooming comparison:	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	Pomeranian dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian 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, Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian?	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Pomeranian dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? Which dog is more friendly?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Pomeranian dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranian dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Pomeranian dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pomeranian dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian?	Yes Norwegian Elkhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Pomeranian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky or Pomeranian? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian?	Not really Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pomeranian 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian 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 Norwegian Elkhound and Siberian Husky and Pomeranian have?	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Siberian Husky vs Pomeranian Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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

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