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Name	Brittany	Vizsla	Portuguese Water Dog
Origins	France	Hungary	Portugal
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog breeds.	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Brittany or Vizsla or Portuguese Water Dog? Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$700-$800	$800-$1200	$2500-$2800
Availability Which is easier to get, Brittany or Vizsla or Portuguese Water Dog?	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is easiest to train?	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most alert?	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most protective?	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare temperaments.	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog?	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most playful?	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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 Brittany indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
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Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most flexible?	Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Brittany or Vizsla or Portuguese Water Dog?	Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Vizsla 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.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has fewer health issues?	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Portuguese Water Dog 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?	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Portuguese Water Dog 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: Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis	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

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. What colors are available?	White Orange Liver Roan	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Black White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which drools least?	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Curly
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Brittany or Vizsla or Portuguese Water Dog? Brittany or Vizsla or {name3 shedding:	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

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

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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 Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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 Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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.

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most puppies?	1-11 puppies, average 6	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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.

Brittany vs Vizsla vs Portuguese Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Brittany, Vizsla, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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 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 Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Kennel Club

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