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Compare Cane Corso and Belgian Malinois. Which is better: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Bullmastiff?
Name | Cane Corso | Belgian Malinois | Bullmastiff |
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Group | Working Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 37 | 44 | 51 |
Reviews | 6 | 10 | 1 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff breeds. |
Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz | Malinois |
Bullie Bully |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg) | Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) | Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) | Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Bullmastiff? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff height comparison: | Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm) | Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) | Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm) | Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) | Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm) |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1500-$2000 | $1200-$1400 | $1200-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Bullmastiff? | Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Bullmastiff is quite easy to get. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which breed ranks highest? | Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. | Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which is easiest to train? | Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. | Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. | Bullmastiff dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which breed is most alert? | Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Bullmastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which breed is most protective? | Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. | Bullmastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff? Compare temperaments. |
Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet |
Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working |
Protective Alert Powerful Courageous Docile Reliable Loyal Devoted Calm |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff? | Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | Average: Bullmastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff social needs comparison: | Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. | Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. | Bullmastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. | Bullmastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Belgian Malinois 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. | Bullmastiff 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. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. | Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. | Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. | Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso 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 Belgian Malinois 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 Bullmastiff indoors. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which breed is most flexible? | Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Average: Bullmastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Bullmastiff? | Cane Corso 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. | Belgian Malinois 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. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which has lowest bite risk? | Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which uses mouth most during play? | Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Bullmastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which has the strongest bite? | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bullmastiff bite force: Ordinary. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which breed lives longest? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years |
8-10 years The average lifespan of Bullmastiff: 9 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which has fewer health issues? | Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs. | The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Very healthy dog breed. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Bullmastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange | Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia |
Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Heart Problems Entropion Kidney Issues Hemangiosarcoma Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which breed is most active? | Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs. | Bullmastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Bullmastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need. | Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises. | Bullmastiff dogs exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Bullmastiff? | Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep. | Bullmastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. | High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. 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 Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut |
Black Cream Fawn Brindle | Red Fawn Brindle |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which drools least? | The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Bullmastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense |
Weather-resistant Straight | Rough |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Bullmastiff? Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or {name3 shedding: | Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. | Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. | Bullmastiff dogs shed moderately. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which is best with kids? | Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Bullmastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets. | Bullmastiff dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Bullmastiff? Which dog is more friendly? | Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Bullmastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Bullmastiff? | Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Bullmastiff dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Bullmastiff? | Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Bullmastiff dogs are not dog-friendly. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff? |
No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Bullmastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people. | Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people. | Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. 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 Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. 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 Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Bullmastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which is best for draft work? | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which has most puppies? | 4-6 puppies | 6-10 puppies | 4-13 puppies, average 8 |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Not recognized by FCI. | 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 Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, and Bullmastiff. Which has most recognition? |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club |
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 |
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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