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Name	Kuvasz	Karelian Bear Dog	Samoyed
Origins	Hungary	Finland	Russia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed breeds.	Hungarian Kuvasz	Karelsk Björnhund Karjalankarhukoira KBD	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)	44-50 pounds (20-23 kg)	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	47 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kuvasz or Karelian Bear Dog or Samoyed? Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed height comparison:	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	19-23 inches (48-58 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	21 inches (53 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$1200	$1000-$1200	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Kuvasz or Karelian Bear Dog or Samoyed?	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.	Average: The Karelian Bear Dog is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which is easiest to train?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which breed is most alert?	Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which breed is most protective?	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed? Compare temperaments.	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident	Independent Loyal Territorial Tenacious Brave Cautious	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Kuvasz 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.	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed?	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Karelian Bear Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed social needs comparison:	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Karelian Bear Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Karelian Bear Dog is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kuvasz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Karelian Bear Dog breed in the home.	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 Samoyed indoors.
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Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Kuvasz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Kuvasz or Karelian Bear Dog or Samoyed?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Samoyed 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.

Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Karelian Bear Dog: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. 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.	Prefers cold weather The Karelian Bear Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which has fewer health issues?	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	Karelian Bear Dogs tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Samoyed 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 Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Karelian Bear Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Samoyed 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: Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Irritation Dry Skin Obesity Dental Problems Pituitary Dwarfism Baldness	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis

Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which breed is most active?	Kuvasz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kuvasz or Karelian Bear Dog or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Kuvasz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Kuvasz or Karelian Bear Dog or Samoyed?	Kuvasz dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Karelian Bear Dog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which needs most food?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. What colors are available?	White	Black White	Cream White Biscuit
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Karelian Bear Dog requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which drools least?	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.	The Karelian Bear Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Karelian Bear Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Dense	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 Kuvasz or Karelian Bear Dog or Samoyed? Kuvasz or Karelian Bear Dog or {name3 shedding:	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which is best with kids?	Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kuvasz or Karelian Bear Dog or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?	Kuvasz dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Samoyed 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 Kuvasz or Karelian Bear Dog or Samoyed?	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Kuvasz or Karelian Bear Dog or Samoyed?	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed?	No Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Karelian Bear Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Karelian Bear Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. 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 Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. 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 Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Karelian Bear Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which is best for draft work?	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.	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 Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. 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.

Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which has most puppies?	8-12 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. 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.

Kuvasz vs Karelian Bear Dog vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Kuvasz, Karelian Bear Dog, and Samoyed. Which has most recognition?	No data available	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

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