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Name	French Brittany	Braque Francais	German Shorthaired Pointer
Origins	France	France	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer breeds.	No data available	Braque Francais de Grande Taille French Pointing Dog	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, French Brittany or Braque Francais or German Shorthaired Pointer? French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer height comparison:	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Find price differences between these breeds.	$700-$800	$1000-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, French Brittany or Braque Francais or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Average: The French Brittany is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Braque Francais is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed ranks highest?	Low: The French Brittany is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Braque Francais is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is easiest to train?	French Brittany dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are very easy to train. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most alert?	French Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most protective?	French Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.
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French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer? Compare temperaments.	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Obedient Social Athletic	Intelligent Affectionate Trainable Bold Cooperative Boisterous
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: Braque Francais dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	High: French Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Braque Francais dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer social needs comparison:	French Brittany dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Braque Francais dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the French Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Braque Francais dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer 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?	French Brittany 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.	Braque Francais dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The French Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Braque Francais rarely barks. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most playful?	The French Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Braque Francais is a playful breed. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 French Brittany indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Braque Francais breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most flexible?	French Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Braque Francais dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: French Brittany or Braque Francais or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Braque Francais dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The French Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Braque Francais has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which uses mouth most during play?	French Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Braque Francais dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ French Brittany bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Braque Francais bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of French Brittany: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Braque Francais: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. 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.	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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has fewer health issues?	The French Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Braque Francais is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The French Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Braque Francais should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer health problems comparison:	Ear Infections Epilepsy Eye Problems Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Hip Dysplasia Entropion Ectropion Pulmonic Stenosis	Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Osteochondrosis Dissecans Cardiomyopathy Pannus Gastric Torsion Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Lymphedema

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most active?	French Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: French Brittany or Braque Francais or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	French Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.	Braque Francais dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: French Brittany or Braque Francais or German Shorthaired Pointer?	French Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.	Braque Francais dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The French Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Braque Francais has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which needs most food?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. 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 French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. What colors are available?	White Orange Liver Roan	White & Red	Black White Liver Roan Copper
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The French Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Braque Francais requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which drools least?	The French Brittany is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Braque Francais is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The French Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Braque Francais has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Fine Thick Well-furnished	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more French Brittany or Braque Francais or German Shorthaired Pointer? French Brittany or Braque Francais or {name3 shedding:	French Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Braque Francais dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.
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French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is best with kids?	French Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	French Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Braque Francais dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly French Brittany or Braque Francais or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?	French Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Braque Francais dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly French Brittany or Braque Francais or German Shorthaired Pointer?	French Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Braque Francais dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly French Brittany or Braque Francais or German Shorthaired Pointer?	French Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Yes French Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Braque Francais dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No French Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Braque Francais is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	French Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Braque Francaiss are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. 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 French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. 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 French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really French Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Braque Francais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. 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 French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. 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.

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has most puppies?	1-11 puppies	6 to 8 puppies	7-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. 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.

French Brittany vs Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of French Brittany, Braque Francais, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has most recognition?	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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