Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Comparison - Dog breed selector: Suomenlapinkoira or Svensk Lapphund or Lapinporokoira? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Finnish Lapphund and Swedish Lapphund. Which is better: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
Name | Finnish Lapphund | Swedish Lapphund | Lapponian Herder |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Companion Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 173 | 328 | 228 |
Reviews | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder breeds. |
Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira | Svensk Lapphund |
Lapinporokoira Reindeer Herder Lapland Reindeer Dog |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder? Compare adult weight ranges. | 37-42 pounds (17-19 kg) | Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 39.5 pounds (18 kg) | Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder height comparison: | Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm) | Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm) | Male: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (43–49 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm) | Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm) |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $400-$600 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? | Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get. | Average: The Swedish Lapphund is a commonly available dog breed. | Average: The Lapponian Herder is a commonly available dog breed. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which breed ranks highest? | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Very smart: Lapponian Herder is an excellent dog breed. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which is easiest to train? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite easy to train. | Lapponian Herder dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which breed is most alert? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are good watchdogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which breed is most protective? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder? Compare temperaments. |
Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful |
Alert Affectionate Lively Kind Trainable Versatile |
Energetic Friendly Docile Calm Vocal |
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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. | Swedish Lapphund 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. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder? | High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Swedish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average to High: Lapponian Herder dogs are highly affectionate dogs. |
Social Needs
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder social needs comparison: | Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are a social breed. | Lapponian Herder dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. | The wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. | The wanderlust potential of the Lapponian Herder is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Their prey drive is low. | Lapponian Herder dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which breed is most vocal? | A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. | A lot: Swedish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. | A lot: Lapponian Herder is a particularly loud breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which breed is most playful? | The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. | The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed. | The Lapponian Herder is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Swedish Lapphund breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Lapponian Herder breed in the home. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which breed is most flexible? | Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Swedish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Lapponian Herder 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: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Swedish Lapphund 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. | Lapponian Herder 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. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Lapponian Herder has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which uses mouth most during play? | Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Lapponian Herder dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swedish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Lapponian Herder bite force: Ordinary. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Swedish Lapphund: 11 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Lapponian Herder: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Lapphund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lapponian Herder can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which has fewer health issues? | Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. | Very healthy dog breed. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Frequent The Swedish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Rare The Lapponian Herder 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: Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder health problems comparison: | No data available |
Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections | No data available |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which breed is most active? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs. | Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Lapponian Herder dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises. | Swedish Lapphund dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Lapponian Herder dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? | Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Lapponian Herder dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Swedish Lapphund has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Lapponian Herder's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which needs most food? | 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. 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 Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde |
Black White Brown |
Black Gray Brown |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Lapponian Herder doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which drools least? | The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Lapponian Herder is an average drooler. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Swedish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Lapponian Herder has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Fluffy | Fluffy |
Fluffy Straight Double |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. 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. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 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 Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or {name3 shedding: | Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. | Lapponian Herder dogs shed moderately. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which is best with kids? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Lapponian Herder dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Which dog is more friendly? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder? |
Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Swedish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Lapponian Herder dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Swedish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Lapponian Herder is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Lapponian Herders are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used 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 Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. 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. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. 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 Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. 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 Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Swedish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Lapponian Herder breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. 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 Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. 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. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which has most puppies? | 2-9 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 3-5 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. 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. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder. Which has most recognition? | No data available | American Kennel Club United Kennel Club | No data available |
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