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Name	Havanese	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	Shorkie
Origins	Cuba	Ireland	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese	Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Wheatie	Shorkie Tzu Yorkie Tzu
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? Which is the smallest dog, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	Small	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	5-15 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie height comparison:	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	6-14 inches (15-36 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	10 inches (25.5 cm)

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$800-$1000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.	Average: The Shorkie is a commonly available dog breed.

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie 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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie trainability comparison.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Shorkie dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Shorkie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Shorkie dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Playful Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Spirited Faithful	Stubborn Energetic Loyal
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.	Shorkie dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie?	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Shorkie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie social needs comparison:	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Shorkie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Shorkie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.	Shorkie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie playfulness comparison:	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Shorkie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie?	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Shorkie is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Shorkie breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Shorkie bite force: Weak.
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 Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shorkie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie mouthiness comparison:	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Shorkie dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Shorkies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Allergies Cancer Addison's Disease Renal Dysplasia	Dental Problems Glaucoma Liver Issues Lens Luxation Brachycephalic Syndrome Hypoglycemia Respiratory Problems Spinal Disorders
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Shorkie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie lifespan comparison. How long do Havanese, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Shorkie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Shorkie: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie energy level comparison:	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shorkie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Shorkie dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Shorkie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Shorkie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie coat comparison:	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Curly	Straight Medium
Colors What are the original Havanese, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Shorkie color?	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Wheaten	Black Red Blue White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie grooming comparison:	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Shorkie doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Shorkie dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie?	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Shorkie has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Shorkie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Shorkie dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? Which dog is more friendly?	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Shorkie 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 Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Shorkie dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Shorkie dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie?	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Shorkie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie?	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Shorkie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Shorkie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shorkies are commonly okay with elderly people.

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie 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: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Shorkie? 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: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie?	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shorkie 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?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie 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 Havanese and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Shorkie have?	1-9 puppies, average 4	5-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Shorkie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America	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 Irish Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Hybrid Club International Designer Canine Registry

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