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Name	Portuguese Water Dog	Samoyed	Affenpinscher
Origins	Portugal	Russia	Germany France
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Group	Working Dogs	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	54	57	147
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Affie African Terrier Monkey Dog Monkey Terrier Affen
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Samoyed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher weight comparison:	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	8 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher height comparison:	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	9-12 inches (23-30 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? Which is more expensive?	$2500-$2800	$1200-$1500	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Affenpinscher is easier than average to get.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher intelligence:	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Affenpinscher dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher trainability comparison.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Active Curious Playful Adventurous Funny Loving Stubborn
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher?	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Affenpinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher social needs comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Portuguese Water Dog 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.	Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Affenpinscher 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

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher playfulness comparison:	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Affenpinscher is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher?	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Affenpinscher rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water 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 Samoyed indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Affenpinscher breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Affenpinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Samoyed 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.	Affenpinscher dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Affenpinscher 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 Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Affenpinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher mouthiness comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher?	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Affenpinscher 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: Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Distichiasis Persistent Pupillary Membranes Addison's Disease Megaesophagus Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Abnormally Small Eyes GM-1 Storage Disease Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gastrointestinal Diseases Colitis Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Lymphangiectasia	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Fractures Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Slipped Stifle
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Affenpinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Water Dog, Samoyed and Affenpinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Affenpinscher: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher energy level comparison:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Affenpinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Affenpinscher dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Affenpinscher dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	2 to 2.5 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.	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? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Affenpinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher coat comparison:	Curly	Dense	Wiry
Colors What are the original Portuguese Water Dog, Samoyed and Affenpinscher color?	Black White Brown	Cream White Biscuit	Black Belge Tan Red Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher grooming comparison:	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or {name3 shedding:	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.
Hypoallergenic Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher?	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Affenpinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Affenpinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Affenpinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Affenpinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Affenpinscher dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Affenpinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher?	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Affenpinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher?	Yes Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Affenpinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Affenpinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Affenpinschers are not recommended for elderly people.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Portuguese Water Dog or Samoyed or Affenpinscher? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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: Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher?	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Affenpinscher 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.	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.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher 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 Portuguese Water Dog and Samoyed and Affenpinscher have?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	1-3 puppies
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed vs Affenpinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The 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.

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