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Name	Alaskan Husky	Border Collie	Rottweiler
Origins	United States	England Scotland Wales	Germany
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Group	Sled Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler breeds.	Husky	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Rott Rottie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler? Compare their breeding categories.	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Large Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alaskan Husky or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler height comparison:	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1000-$1500	$600-$800	$1200-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Alaskan Husky or Border Collie or Rottweiler?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which is easiest to train?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most alert?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most protective?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler? Compare temperaments.	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie 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: Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler?	Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler social needs comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Border Collie 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.	Rottweiler 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

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most playful?	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	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 Rottweiler indoors.
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Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which breed lives longest?	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which has fewer health issues?	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rottweiler 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: Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler health problems comparison:	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most active?	Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Husky or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Husky or Border Collie or Rottweiler?	Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. What colors are available?	Black Gray White Blonde Orange	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Tan Rust Mahogany
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which drools least?	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alaskan Husky or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Alaskan Husky or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which is best with kids?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Husky or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Which dog is more friendly?	Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Husky or Border Collie or Rottweiler?	Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Husky or Border Collie or Rottweiler?	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler?	No Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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 Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. 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.	Yes 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 Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which has most puppies?	4-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	8-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. 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.

Alaskan Husky vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Alaskan Husky, Border Collie, and Rottweiler. Which has most recognition?	Dog Registry of America Inc.	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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club

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