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Name	American Pit Bull Terrier	Border Collie	Weimaraner
Origins	United States	England Scotland Wales	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	336	38	34
Reviews	10	13	5
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Grey Ghost Weim Weimaraner Vorstehhund
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? Which is the smallest dog, American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Border Collie? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner weight comparison:	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner height comparison:	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 24-24 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$600-$800	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Weimaraner is quite easy to get.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner intelligence:	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.	Very smart: Weimaraner is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner trainability comparison.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Weimaraner dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Weimaraner dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Weimaraner dogs are average defenders. See more.
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Stubborn Aloof Energetic Alert Powerful Intelligent Social Steady Fast
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Weimaraner dogs 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: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner?	High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Weimaraner dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner social needs comparison:	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Weimaraner dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Weimaraner dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American Pit Bull Terrier 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.	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.	Weimaraner dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner playfulness comparison:	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Weimaraner is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner?	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Weimaraner is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Weimaraner breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Weimaraner dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	American Pit Bull 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.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Weimaraner dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Weimaraner 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:	High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Weimaraner has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner mouthiness comparison:	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Weimaraner dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner?	American Pit Bull Terriers 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.	Weimaraners tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Ectropion Distichiasis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier 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.	Frequent The Weimaraner should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner lifespan comparison. How long do American Pit Bull Terrier, Border Collie and Weimaraner breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Weimaraner: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner energy level comparison:	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Weimaraner dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Weimaraner dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Weimaraner dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2.5 to 3 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? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Weimaraner has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner coat comparison:	Fine	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine
Colors What are the original American Pit Bull Terrier, Border Collie and Weimaraner color?	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow	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	Gray Blue Silver Copper
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner grooming comparison:	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Weimaraner requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Weimaraner 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: American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner?	Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Weimaraner has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Weimaraner 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.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Weimaraner dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? Which dog is more friendly?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Weimaraner dogs are 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 American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Weimaraner dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Weimaraner dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Weimaraner dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner?	Yes American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Weimaraner dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Weimaraner is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Weimaraners are not the best breed for elderly people.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: American Pit Bull Terrier or Border Collie or Weimaraner? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner?	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Weimaraner 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner 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 American Pit Bull Terrier and Border Collie and Weimaraner have?	5-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Border Collie vs Weimaraner Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 1943 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club	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

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