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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Puli	Smooth Collie
Origins	Germany	Hungary	Scotland
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie breeds.	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dog Puli Kutya Pulik Hungarian Puli	Short-Haired Collie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Puli or Smooth Collie? Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie height comparison:	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1200-$1500	$1000-$1200	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Puli or Smooth Collie?	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.	Average: The Smooth Collie is a commonly available dog breed.

Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which is easiest to train?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Puli dogs are easy to train. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most alert?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most protective?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie? Compare temperaments.	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Loyal Gentle Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	Sensitive: Smooth Collie 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: Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie?	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Smooth Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie social needs comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Puli dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Puli dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most playful?	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.	The Smooth Collie is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Standard Schnauzer indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli 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 Smooth Collie indoors.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Smooth Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Standard Schnauzer or Puli or Smooth Collie?	Standard Schnauzer 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Smooth Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Smooth Collie: 15 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Standard Schnauzer 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which has fewer health issues?	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Smooth Collie 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 Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Smooth Collie 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: Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome

Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most active?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.	Smooth Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Standard Schnauzer or Puli or Smooth Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Smooth Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Standard Schnauzer or Puli or Smooth Collie?	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.	Smooth Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Smooth Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 1.5 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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Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. What colors are available?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Cream White Silver Brown	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which drools least?	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Smooth Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Wiry	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded	Dense Thick Flat
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Puli or Smooth Collie? Standard Schnauzer or Puli or {name3 shedding:	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Puli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Good With Comparison

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

Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. 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 Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Smooth Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. 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 Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Puli vs Smooth Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Standard Schnauzer, Puli, and Smooth Collie. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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