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Name	Cantabrian Water Dog	Portuguese Water Dog	St. John's water dog
Origins	Spain	Portugal	Canada
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Extinct
Popularity Rank	448	54	328
Reviews	0	6	1
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog breeds.	Merlucero Perro de lanas Perro de agua cantábrico	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog	St. John’s Newfoundland St. Johns Dog Lesser Newfoundland
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)	Male: 40-90 pounds (18-40 kg), Female: 35-85 pounds (16-38 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cantabrian Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog or St. John's water dog? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$2500-$2800	$2500-$2800	Unavailable
Availability Which is easier to get, Cantabrian Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog or St. John's water dog?	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 Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Cantabrian Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: St. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which is easiest to train?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	St. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which breed is most alert?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which breed is most protective?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	St. See more.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog? Compare temperaments.	Intelligent Easygoing	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome	Playful Alert Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog?	High: Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: St. See more.
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Social Needs Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog social needs comparison:	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	St. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Cantabrian Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	St. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog 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.	St. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Cantabrian Water Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The St. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which breed is most playful?	The Cantabrian Water Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The St. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Cantabrian Water Dog breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the St.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which breed is most flexible?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	St.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Cantabrian Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog or St. John's water dog?	Cantabrian Water Dog 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.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	St.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Cantabrian Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The St.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which uses mouth most during play?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Cantabrian Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ St.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Cantabrian Water Dog: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of St.
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. 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. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The St. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which has fewer health issues?	Cantabrian Water Dogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The St.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Cantabrian Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The St.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Distichiasis Persistent Pupillary Membranes Addison's Disease Megaesophagus Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Abnormally Small Eyes GM-1 Storage Disease Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gastrointestinal Diseases Colitis Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Lymphangiectasia	No data available

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which breed is most active?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	St.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cantabrian Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog or St. John's water dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	St.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cantabrian Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog or St. John's water dog?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	St.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Cantabrian Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which needs most food?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. What colors are available?	Black Cream White Fawn Beige Black & White Brown & White	Black White Brown	Black White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Cantabrian Water Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The St. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which drools least?	The Cantabrian Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The St. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Cantabrian Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The St.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Curly Woolly	Curly	Dense Waterproof Thick Hard
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cantabrian Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog or St. John's water dog? Cantabrian Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog or {name3 shedding:	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	St. See more.
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Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which is best with kids?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	St.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	St.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cantabrian Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog or St. John's water dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	St.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cantabrian Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog or St. John's water dog?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	St.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cantabrian Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog or St. John's water dog?	Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	St.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog?	Yes Cantabrian Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes St.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Cantabrian Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Cantabrian Water Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	St.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Cantabrian Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes St. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. 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.	Not really 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 Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. 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.

Cantabrian Water Dog vs Portuguese Water Dog vs St. John's water dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Cantabrian Water Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, and St. John's water dog. Which has most recognition?	No data available	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Kennel Club	No data available

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