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Name	Great Pyrenees	Boxer	Standard Schnauzer
Origins	Spain France	Germany	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	66	11	90
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	Deutscher Boxer German Boxer	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	Giant	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Boxer? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer weight comparison:	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer height comparison:	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$600-$1200	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer trainability comparison.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boxer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	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: Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer social needs comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Standard Schnauzer 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?	Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Boxer 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.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer playfulness comparison:	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Boxer is a playful breed. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer 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 Standard Schnauzer indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Boxer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	Great Pyrenees 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.	Boxer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Standard Schnauzer 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boxer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Boxer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Boxer and Standard Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer energy level comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Boxer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Boxer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boxer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer coat comparison:	Dense Double	Waterproof	Wiry
Colors What are the original Great Pyrenees, Boxer and Standard Schnauzer color?	White	White Fawn Brindle	Black Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer grooming comparison:	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Great Pyrenees or Boxer or {name3 shedding:	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Boxer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Boxer dogs are generally with other pets.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boxer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Pyrenees or Boxer or Standard Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?	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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Great Pyrenees and Boxer and Standard Schnauzer have?	6-9 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6	4-8 puppies
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Great Pyrenees vs Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain 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. 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 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

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