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Name	Brazilian Terrier	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno	Basenji
Origins	Brazil	Portugal	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	490	159	84
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Terrier Brasileiro Fox Paulistinha	Portuguese Warren Hound Podengo Portugues	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? Which is the smallest dog, Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno? Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji weight comparison:	15-20 pounds (7-9 kg)	9-13 pounds (4-6 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	17.5 pounds (8 kg)	11 pounds (5 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji height comparison:	14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	8-12 inches (20-31 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38.5 cm)	10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$800-$1000	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji trainability comparison.	Brazilian Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Brazilian Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average defenders. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Friendly Gentle Keen Restless	Active Friendly Loyal Lively Companionable	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Brazilian Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Basenji dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji?	High: Brazilian Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji social needs comparison:	Brazilian Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Brazilian Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Basenji 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?	Brazilian Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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.	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji playfulness comparison:	Average: Brazilian Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji?	Average: The Brazilian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	It is not recommended to keep the Brazilian Terrier breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Brazilian Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	Brazilian Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji health comparison. Which is the healthier: Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji?	The Brazilian Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Basenji 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: Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji health problems comparison:	Dental Problems Ear Infections Eye Infections Liver Issues Skin Allergies	No data available	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Brazilian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji lifespan comparison. How long do Brazilian Terrier, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Basenji breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Brazilian Terrier: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Podengo Pequeno: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji energy level comparison:	Brazilian Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are high-energy dogs.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Brazilian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs have an average exercise need.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs don't need too much sleep.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	0.5 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.	3/4 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? Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Brazilian Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji coat comparison:	Smooth	Wiry Smooth	Fine
Colors What are the original Brazilian Terrier, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Basenji color?	Black Blue White Tricolor	Black Gray Red Fawn Orange Gold Chestnut	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Brazilian Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or {name3 shedding:	Brazilian Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs shed moderately. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji?	Medium ⏺ The Brazilian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Brazilian Terrier is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Basenji 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 Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji?	Yes Brazilian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequeno dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Brazilian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Brazilian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji 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: Brazilian Terrier or Portuguese Podengo Pequeno or Basenji? 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.
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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: Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji?	Not really Brazilian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basenji 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji 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 Brazilian Terrier and Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Basenji have?	4-7 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-5 puppies
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Brazilian Terrier vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno vs Basenji 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 2013 as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No data available	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 Canadian Canine Registry American Pet Registry, Inc.

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