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Name	Northern Inuit Dog	Border Collie	Sakhalin Husky
Origins	England	England Scotland Wales	Japan Russia
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Group	Guard Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Extinct
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Other Names What other names do they have?	NI dog	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Karafuto Dog Karafuto-Ken
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Which is the smallest dog, Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	Large Giant	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Border Collie? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky weight comparison:	Male: 79-110 pounds (36-50 kg), Female: 55-84 pounds (25-38 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 94.5 pounds (43 kg), Female: 69.5 pounds (31.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky height comparison:	Male: 23-32 inches (58-81 cm), Female: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 22-25 inch (57-64 cm), Female: 21.5-24 inch (55-62 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm), Female: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inch (60.5 cm), Female: 23 inch (58.5 cm)

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	Unavailable
Availability Which is easier to get, Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Sakhalin Husky dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky trainability comparison.	Northern Inuit Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Gentle Calm Familiar Dependable	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Active Independent Friendly Outgoing Affectionate Loyal Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Northern Inuit Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky?	Average to High: Northern Inuit Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Sakhalin Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky social needs comparison:	Northern Inuit Dog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Sakhalin Husky 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?	Northern Inuit Dog 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.	Border Collie 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.	Sakhalin Husky 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky playfulness comparison:	Average: Northern Inuit Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Sakhalin Husky is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky?	Average: The Northern Inuit Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Sakhalin Husky 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 Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	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 Northern Inuit Dog indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Sakhalin Husky breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Sakhalin Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Northern Inuit Dog bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sakhalin Husky 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 Northern Inuit Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Sakhalin Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky mouthiness comparison:	Northern Inuit Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky?	The Northern Inuit Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Sakhalin Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky health problems comparison:	Addison's Disease Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Northern Inuit Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Sakhalin Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Northern Inuit Dog, Border Collie and Sakhalin Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Northern Inuit Dog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Sakhalin Husky: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky?	Prefers cold weather The Northern Inuit Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Sakhalin Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky energy level comparison:	Northern Inuit Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Sakhalin Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	5 to 6 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.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Northern Inuit Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Sakhalin Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine Dense Thick
Colors What are the original Northern Inuit Dog, Border Collie and Sakhalin Husky color?	Black Gray White Sable	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Cream Biscuit Russet
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky grooming comparison:	Average: The Northern Inuit Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Sakhalin Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Northern Inuit Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky?	Medium ⏺ The Northern Inuit Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Sakhalin Husky has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Northern Inuit Dog is an average drooler. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Sakhalin Husky is an average drooler. See more.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Sakhalin Husky dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky?	Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky?	Yes Northern Inuit Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Sakhalin Husky dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Northern Inuit Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Sakhalin Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Northern Inuit Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Sakhalin Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Northern Inuit Dog or Border Collie or Sakhalin Husky? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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 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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky?	Not really Northern Inuit Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Sakhalin Husky 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.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky 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 Northern Inuit Dog and Border Collie and Sakhalin Husky have?	5-12 puppies	4-8 puppies	1-7 puppies
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Northern Inuit Dog vs Border Collie vs Sakhalin Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	No data available

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