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Name	Papillon	Rough Collie	Scottish Terrier
Origins	Spain France Belgium	Scotland	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier breeds.	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Aberdeenie Scottie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Large	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	19-23 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	21 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Rough Collie or Scottish Terrier? Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$600	$400-$600	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Rough Collie or Scottish Terrier?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Scottish Terrier is quite easy to get.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. 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 Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is easiest to train?	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most alert?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most protective?	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier? Compare temperaments.	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Playful Independent Alert Quick Selfish
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Rough Collie 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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Scottish Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Scottish Terrier 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?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Scottish Terrier 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Scottish Terrier barks none to minimal. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most playful?	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Scottish Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. 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 Papillon indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rough Collie indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Terrier breed.
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Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Scottish Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Rough Collie or Scottish Terrier?	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Scottish Terrier 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.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed lives longest?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Scottish Terrier: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?	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 Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Scottish Terrier 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 Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Scottish Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Scottish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease Craniomandibular Osteopathy Scottie Cramp

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Scottish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which needs most food?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
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Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Red Silver Brindle Wheaten
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Scottish Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which drools least?	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Scottish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Wiry
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Rough Collie or Scottish Terrier? Papillon or Rough Collie or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Good With Comparison

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

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. 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 Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Scottish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. 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 Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. 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.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has most puppies?	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. 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.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has most recognition?	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. 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. 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 Club Espanol De Terriers

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