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Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Miniature Schnauzer	Whippet
Origins	England	Germany	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	19	18	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cavalier Cavie Cav	Zwergschnauzer	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$600-$1000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	Very frequent: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Miniature Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Schnauzer? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet weight comparison:	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet height comparison:	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 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?	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet coat comparison:	Feathered	Wiry	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer and Whippet color?	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby	Salt Pepper Silver Black	Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average. See more.	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal. See more.	Whippets 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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited	Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train. See more.	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train. See more.	Whippets are easy to train. See more.
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Playfulness Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 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.	Sensitive: Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds	Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet?	High: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed. See more.	Whippets need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet?	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark	Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Whippets are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory. See more.	Whippets can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Schnauzer 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
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet mouthiness comparison:	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Schnauzers have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Whippets have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential. 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?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 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.	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive	Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	Very house-friendly dog the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Miniature Schnauzer indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippets adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Miniature Schnauzers 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.	Whippets are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers	Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.	Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.	Whippets are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.	Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet?	Yes Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Miniature Schnauzers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippets are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Schnauzer 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?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet Health Comparison

Health Issues Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Miniature Schnauzer 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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Syringomyelia	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Addison's Disease Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Miniature Schnauzer 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet energy level comparison:	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Miniature Schnauzers are high-energy dogs.	Whippets are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.	Whippets have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	Whippets don't need too much sleep.
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Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	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? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Schnauzer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet?	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 cold weather conditions The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet?	High 🔼 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Schnauzer 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer 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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Miniature Schnauzer or Whippet? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed 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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet?	Not really Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Miniature Schnauzer and Whippet have?	3-5 puppies	3-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.	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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	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