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Name	Golden Retriever	Golden Irish	Irish Setter
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter breeds.	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	No data available	Irish Red Setter Red Setter
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Golden Irish or Irish Setter? Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1000-$2000	$800-$1000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Golden Irish or Irish Setter?	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Irish is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Irish is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which is easiest to train?	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Irish dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most alert?	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Irish dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most protective?	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Irish dogs are average defenders. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter? Compare temperaments.	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Affectionate Reliable Lively Kind Companionable Trustworthy	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter?	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Irish dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter social needs comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Irish dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Golden Irish is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Setter 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?	Golden Retriever 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.	Golden Irish dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Irish rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most playful?	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Irish is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Irish breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
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Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most flexible?	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Irish dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Golden Irish or Irish Setter?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Irish dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Golden Irish: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. 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 cold weather conditions The Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which has fewer health issues?	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Irishs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Golden Irish should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Canine Leukocyte	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which breed is most active?	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Irish dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Golden Irish or Irish Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Irish dogs need a lot of exercises.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Golden Irish or Irish Setter?	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Irish dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which is most prone to obesity?	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Golden Irish's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which needs most food?	3 to 4 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.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. 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 Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. What colors are available?	Golden Light	Red Golden Light Mahogany	Red Mahogany
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Golden Irish requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which drools least?	The Golden Retriever 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.	The Golden Irish is an average drooler. See more.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Irish has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Fine Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which requires most frequent baths?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Golden Irish or Irish Setter? Golden Retriever or Golden Irish or {name3 shedding:	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Irish dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which is best with kids?	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Irish dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Golden Irish dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Golden Irish or Irish Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Irish dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Golden Irish or Irish Setter?	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Irish dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Golden Irish or Irish Setter?	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Irish dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter?	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Irish dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Golden Irish is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Irishs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. 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 Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which is best for SAR work?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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 Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Irish breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. 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 Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. 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.

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Which has most puppies?	5-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. 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.

Golden Retriever vs Golden Irish vs Irish Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Golden Retriever, Golden Irish, and Irish Setter. 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	No data available	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

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