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Name	Airedale Terrier	Irish Terrier	Jack Russell Terrier
Origins	England	Ireland	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier	Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Irish Terrier? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)	11-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	26 pounds (11.5 kg)	14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)	8-15 inches (20-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$800	$700-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Jack Russell Terrier is quite easy to get.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Jack Russell Terrier is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier trainability comparison.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful	Stubborn Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Jack Russell Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier social needs comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier 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 Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Jack Russell Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Jack Russell Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Jack Russell Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	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 Airedale Terrier indoors.	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 Irish Terrier indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Jack Russell Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	Airedale Terrier 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.	Irish Terrier 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.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Jack Russell Terrier bite force: Weak.
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 Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Jack Russell Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Jack Russell Terrier 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: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	No data available	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Jack Russell Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Airedale Terrier, Irish Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Jack Russell Terrier: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier?	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 Irish Terrier 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.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier energy level comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup 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? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Jack Russell Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry Dense Rough	Wiry Straight	Rough
Colors What are the original Airedale Terrier, Irish Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier color?	Black Tan Grizzle	Red Wheaten	Black Tan White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Jack Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Jack Russell Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Jack Russell Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Yes Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Jack Russell Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Jack Russell Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Jack Russell Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier 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: Airedale Terrier or Irish Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
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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: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Jack Russell Terrier breed usually likes 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.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier 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 Airedale Terrier and Irish Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier have?	7-9 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers 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	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Irish Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers Jack Russell Terrier Club Of America

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