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Compare Dachshund and Belgian Malinois. Which is better: Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or Pomeranian?
Name | Dachshund | Belgian Malinois | Pomeranian |
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Group | Hunting Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 13 | 44 | 22 |
Reviews | 7 | 10 | 9 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian breeds. |
Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel | Malinois |
Deutsche Spitze Pom Pom Spitz Enano Spitz Nain Zwergspitz Zwers Pom |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which breed is the largest? | Small | Large | Small |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian? Compare adult weight ranges. | Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) | 3-7 pounds (1-3 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) | 5 pounds (2 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or Pomeranian? Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian height comparison: | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm) | Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) | 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm) | Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Find price differences between these breeds. | $500-$700 | $1200-$1400 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or Pomeranian? | Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Pomeranian is quite easy to get. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. | Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which is easiest to train? | Dachshund dogs are easy to train. | Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. | Pomeranian dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most alert? | Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Pomeranian dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most protective? | Dachshund dogs are average defenders. | Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. | Pomeranian dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian? Compare temperaments. |
Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever |
Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working |
Active Playful Intelligent Friendly Docile Lively Sociable Attentive Trainable Extroverted |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | 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: Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian? | High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | High: Pomeranian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian social needs comparison: | Dachshund dogs are a social breed. | Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. | Pomeranian dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. | Pomeranian dogs are not the biggest explorers. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Dachshund 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. | Pomeranian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most vocal? | A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. | Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. | Average to High: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. | Average: Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund 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 Belgian Malinois indoors. | Very house-friendly dog the Pomeranian breed. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most flexible? | Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Pomeranian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or Pomeranian? | Dachshund 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. | Pomeranian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which uses mouth most during play? | Dachshund 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. | Pomeranian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pomeranian bite force: Weak. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years |
12-16 years The average lifespan of Pomeranian: 14 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. | 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 Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which has fewer health issues? | The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian health problems comparison: |
Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy | Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia |
Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Allergies Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Seizures Dry Eye Heatstroke Heat Intolerance |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which breed is most active? | Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs. | Pomeranian dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or Pomeranian? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need. | Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises. | Pomeranian dogs exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or Pomeranian? | Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep. | Pomeranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which is most prone to obesity? | High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pomeranian's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which needs most food? | 1 to 1.5 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. | Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. 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 Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown |
Black Cream Fawn Brindle |
Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Orange |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which requires most maintenance? | Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which drools least? | The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Pomeranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Fine |
Weather-resistant Straight | Fluffy |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. 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. | 8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or Pomeranian? Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or {name3 shedding: | Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. | Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. | Pomeranian dogs shed moderately. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which is best with kids? | Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Pomeranian dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets. | Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets. | Pomeranian dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or Pomeranian? Which dog is more friendly? | Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Pomeranian dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or Pomeranian? | Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Pomeranian dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Dachshund or Belgian Malinois or Pomeranian? | Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Pomeranian dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian? |
Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Pomeranian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people. | Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people. | Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which has best nose work ability? | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. 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 Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which is best for draft work? | Not really 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. 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. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which has most puppies? | 4-8 puppies | 6-10 puppies | 2-5 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. 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. |
Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Dachshund, Belgian Malinois, and Pomeranian. Which has most recognition? |
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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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. 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 |
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