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Name	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka	Papillon	Whippet
Origins	Russia	Spain France Belgium	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Colored Lap Dog Franzuskaya Bolonka Russian Lapdogs Bolonka Zwetna	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Papillon? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet weight comparison:	Male: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5 kg), Female: 5-9 pounds (2-4 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9.5 pounds (3.5 kg), Female: 7 pounds (3 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet height comparison:	Male: 9-11 inches (22-37 cm), Female: 7-9 inches (18-24 cm)	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 10 inches (29.5 cm), Female: 8 inches (21 cm)	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$1800	$400-$600	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet?	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Social Outright Tempered	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet?	High: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka 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.	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a playful breed. See more.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet?	Average: The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet?	Very house-friendly dog the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka 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 Papillon indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet?	The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet 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: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet health problems comparison:	No data available	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, Papillon and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka: 14 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups 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? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet coat comparison:	Curly Wavy	Feathered	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, Papillon and Whippet color?	Black Gray Red White Brown Wolf	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or {name3 shedding:	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet?	Low 🔽 The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is an average drooler. See more.	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Good With Comparison

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

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet 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: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Papillon or Whippet? 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: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet?	Not really Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet 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.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet 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 Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka and Papillon and Whippet have?	1-3 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Papillon vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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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