Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lab or Golden Flat Coat or Chowdren? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever. Which is better: Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or Chow Chow?
Name | Labrador Retriever | Golden Retriever | Chow Chow |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow breeds. |
Lab Labrador |
Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever |
Chowdren Chow |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | 57.5 pounds (26 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or Chow Chow? Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow height comparison: | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) | Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) | 20 inches (51 cm) |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$2000 | $1000-$2000 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or Chow Chow? | Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Chow Chow is quite easy to get. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Low: The Chow Chow is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is easiest to train? | Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. | Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. | A slightly harder to train than average. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most alert? | Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. | Chow Chow dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most protective? | Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Chow Chow dogs are average defenders. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow? Compare temperaments. |
Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful |
Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy |
Aloof Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Quiet Detached |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Chow Chow dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow? | Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Slightly Below Average: Chow Chow dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. |
Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow social needs comparison: | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Chow Chow dogs are kinda antisocial. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Chow Chow dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | 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. | Chow Chow dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. | Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most playful? | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. | Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever 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 Chow Chow indoors. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most flexible? | Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Chow Chow dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or Chow Chow? | Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Chow Chow dogs handle alone time quite well. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has lowest bite risk? | Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which uses mouth most during play? | Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Chow Chow dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chow Chow bite force: Ordinary. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed lives longest? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years |
13-15 years The average lifespan of Chow Chow: 14 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. 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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has fewer health issues? | The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs. | The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Average The Chow Chow should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Ectropion |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most active? | Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. | Chow Chow dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or Chow Chow? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Chow Chow dogs exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or Chow Chow? | Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. | Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. | Chow Chow dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is most prone to obesity? | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chow Chow's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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. | 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. 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 Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. What colors are available? |
Black Yellow Chocolate | Golden Light |
Black Red Blue Cream Cinnamon |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which drools least? | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. | 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. | The Chow Chow is an average drooler. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has least natural smell? | High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Waterproof Hard Short |
Silky Wavy Shiny Straight | Rough |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. 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. | 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or Chow Chow? Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding: | Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Chow Chow dogs shed above average. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is best with kids? | Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Chow Chow dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Chow Chow dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or Chow Chow? Which dog is more friendly? | Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Chow Chow dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or Chow Chow? | Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Chow Chow dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or Chow Chow? | Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Chow Chow dogs are not dog-friendly. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow? |
Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Chow Chow dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. 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 Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. 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 Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is best suited for water work? | Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. 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. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has most puppies? | 5-10 puppies | 5-10 puppies | 3-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Chow Chow Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chow Chow. 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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 |
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