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Name	Cardigan Welsh Corgi	St. Bernard	Old Croatian Sighthound
Origins	Wales	Switzerland Italy	Croatia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cardi Cardigan	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Hrti Sighthound Hrti
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? Which is the smallest dog, Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	Medium	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or St. Bernard? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound weight comparison:	Male: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound height comparison:	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 23.5-27 inch (60-70 cm), Female: 21.5-25 inch (55-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 25 inch (65 cm), Female: 23 inch (60 cm)

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1300	$1500-$1800	Unknown
Availability Which is easier to get, Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	Very frequent: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.	Average: The Old Croatian Sighthound is a commonly available dog breed.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound intelligence:	Very smart: Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound trainability comparison.	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are average defenders. See more.	St. See more.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Affectionate Devoted Gentle Companionable	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Loving Intelligent Obedient Gentle Calm
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: St. See more.	Sensitive: Old Croatian Sighthound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound?	High: Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: St. See more.	High: Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound social needs comparison:	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	St. See more.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	St. See more.	Old Croatian Sighthound 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?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound playfulness comparison:	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a playful breed. See more.	St. See more.	The Old Croatian Sighthound is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound?	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The St. See more.	Average to High: The Old Croatian Sighthound 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	Very house-friendly dog the Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed.	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 St.	Apartment-friendly dog the Old Croatian Sighthound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthound 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.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Cardigan Welsh Corgi bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Old Croatian Sighthound 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Low 🔽 The Old Croatian Sighthound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound mouthiness comparison:	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound?	Cardigan Welsh Corgis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	Old Croatian Sighthounds are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Retinal Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Cystinuria	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Cardigan Welsh Corgi should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The St.	Rare The Old Croatian Sighthound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound lifespan comparison. How long do Cardigan Welsh Corgi, St. Bernard and Old Croatian Sighthound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cardigan Welsh Corgi: 13 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	11-13 years The average lifespan of Old Croatian Sighthound: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound energy level comparison:	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups 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? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average: The Old Croatian Sighthound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound coat comparison:	Fine	Dense Rough Smooth	Flat
Colors What are the original Cardigan Welsh Corgi, St. Bernard and Old Croatian Sighthound color?	Blue & Merle & White Sable & White Red & White Black & White Brindle & White	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	White & Black White & Dark Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound grooming comparison:	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The St. See more.	Effortless: The Old Croatian Sighthound requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or {name3 shedding:	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs shed above average. See more.	St. See more.	Old Croatian Sighthound 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: Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound 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, Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound?	Low 🔽 The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Old Croatian Sighthound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The St. See more.	The Old Croatian Sighthound 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.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? Which dog is more friendly?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound?	Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound?	Yes Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.	Yes Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.	No Old Croatian Sighthound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	St.	Old Croatian Sighthounds are commonly okay with elderly people.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound 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: Cardigan Welsh Corgi or St. Bernard or Old Croatian Sighthound? 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?	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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound?	Not really Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.	Not really Old Croatian Sighthound 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi and St. Bernard and Old Croatian Sighthound have?	4-7 puppies	6-8 puppies	1-10 puppies, average 5
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs St. Bernard vs Old Croatian Sighthound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 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 United Kennel Club	No data available

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