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Name	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon	Irish Water Spaniel	Australian Cattle Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Korthals Korthals Griffon	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail	Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Red Heeler Queensland Heeler
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog weight comparison:	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog height comparison:	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (55 cm)	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog trainability comparison.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Aggressive
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.	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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog social needs comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog 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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog playfulness comparison:	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog mouthiness comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Deafness
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Australian Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Water Spaniel and Australian Cattle Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog energy level comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	2.5 to 3 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.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog coat comparison:	Rough	Dense Curly Tight	Dense
Colors What are the original Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Water Spaniel and Australian Cattle Dog color?	Gray Brown Chestnut	Brown	Red Blue Speckled Mottled
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog grooming comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Yes Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog 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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Australian Cattle Dog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Cattle Dog 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.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Irish Water Spaniel and Australian Cattle Dog have?	6-9 puppies	4-12 puppies	1-7 puppies, average 5
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) 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 North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	No data available	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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