Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Comparison - Dog breed selector: Rott or Golden Flat Coat or Cane Di Macellaio? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Rottweiler and Golden Retriever. Which is better: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso?
Name | Rottweiler | Golden Retriever | Cane Corso |
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Group | Working Dogs | Gun Dog | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 8 | 3 | 37 |
Reviews | 13 | 16 | 6 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso breeds. |
Rott Rottie |
Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever |
Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which breed is the largest? | Large Giant | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso height comparison: | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm) |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1200-$2000 | $1000-$2000 | $1500-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? | Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which is easiest to train? | Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. | Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. | Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most alert? | Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. | Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most protective? | Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso? Compare temperaments. |
Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured |
Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy |
Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso? | Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso social needs comparison: | Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | 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. | Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. | Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. | Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 Rottweiler indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Cane Corso 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: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? | Rottweiler 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. | Cane Corso 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. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which has lowest bite risk? | High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which uses mouth most during play? | Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which breed lives longest? |
8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | 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. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which has fewer health issues? | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs. | Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Rottweiler 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). |
Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
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 Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most active? | Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. | Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need. | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? | Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. | Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which is most prone to obesity? | High: The Rottweiler 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 Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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. | Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. 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 Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Rust Mahogany | Golden Light |
Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which drools least? | The Rottweiler 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 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 Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense |
Silky Wavy Shiny Straight | Dense |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 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 Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding: | Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. | Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which is best with kids? | Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets. | Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Which dog is more friendly? | Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? | Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? | Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly. | Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso? |
Yes Rottweiler 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 Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. 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. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. 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 Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which is best for draft work? | Yes 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. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which has most military use? | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Which has most puppies? | 8-12 puppies | 5-10 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. 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. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Cane Corso. 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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler 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 |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club |
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