Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chuksha or Sheepdog or Golden Flat Coat? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Siberian Husky and Border Collie. Which is better: Siberian Husky or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
Name | Siberian Husky | Border Collie | Golden Retriever |
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Group | Sled Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Gun Dog |
Popularity Rank | 12 | 38 | 3 |
Reviews | 8 | 13 | 16 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever breeds. |
Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Siberian Husky or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever height comparison: | Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds. | $700-$1200 | $600-$800 | $1000-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Siberian Husky or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? | Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is easiest to train? | Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most alert? | Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most protective? | Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever? Compare temperaments. |
Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever? | High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison: | Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Siberian Husky dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Border Collie 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. | Golden Retriever 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. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most playful? | The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most flexible? | Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Siberian Husky or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play? | Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed lives longest? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has fewer health issues? | The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most active? | Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Siberian Husky or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Siberian Husky or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? | Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity? | Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. 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 Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti |
Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal | Golden Light |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which drools least? | The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Fluffy |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
Silky Wavy Shiny Straight |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Siberian Husky or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Siberian Husky or Border Collie or {name3 shedding: | Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is best with kids? | Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Siberian Husky or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly? | Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Siberian Husky or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? | Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Siberian Husky or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? | Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever? |
No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. 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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has most military use? | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | 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. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has most puppies? | 4-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Siberian Husky vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Siberian Husky, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. 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 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association |
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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