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Name	English Pointer	Australian Cattle Dog	Belgian Malinois
Origins	England	Australia	Belgium
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois breeds.	English Pointer	Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Red Heeler Queensland Heeler	Malinois
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois? Compare adult weight ranges.	44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Pointer or Australian Cattle Dog or Belgian Malinois? English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$500	$500-$700	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, English Pointer or Australian Cattle Dog or Belgian Malinois?	Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which is easiest to train?	English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most alert?	English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most protective?	English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois? Compare temperaments.	Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Aggressive	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	English Pointer 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.	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: English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois?	Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Belgian Malinois 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

English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The English Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most playful?	The English Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog 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 Belgian Malinois indoors.
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English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most flexible?	English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: English Pointer or Australian Cattle Dog or Belgian Malinois?	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.	Belgian Malinois 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.

English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. 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 Australian Cattle Dog 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which has fewer health issues?	English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Malinois 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?	Frequent The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Australian Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Belgian Malinois 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: English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Deafness	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia

English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most active?	English Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Pointer or Australian Cattle Dog or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Pointer or Australian Cattle Dog or Belgian Malinois?	English Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which needs most food?	2 to 3 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.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. What colors are available?	Black White Brown Yellow	Red Blue Speckled Mottled	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which drools least?	The English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The English Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Dense	Weather-resistant Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 English Pointer or Australian Cattle Dog or Belgian Malinois? English Pointer or Australian Cattle Dog or {name3 shedding:	English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.
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English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best with kids?	English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Pointer or Australian Cattle Dog or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Pointer or Australian Cattle Dog or Belgian Malinois?	English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Pointer or Australian Cattle Dog or Belgian Malinois?	English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes English Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No English Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. 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 English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really English Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. 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 English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. 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.

English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	1-7 puppies, average 5	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. 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.

English Pointer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of English Pointer, Australian Cattle Dog, and Belgian Malinois. 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	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

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