Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bjelkier or Lab or Rott? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Samoyed and Labrador Retriever. Which is better: Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or Rottweiler?
Name | Samoyed | Labrador Retriever | Rottweiler |
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Origins | Russia | England Canada | Germany |
Group | Sled Dogs | Gun Dog | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 57 | 1 | 8 |
Reviews | 16 | 11 | 13 |
User Ratings |
Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler breeds. |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya |
Lab Labrador |
Rott Rottie |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Large | Large Giant |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or Rottweiler? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler height comparison: | Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1200-$1500 | $1000-$2000 | $1200-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or Rottweiler? | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which breed ranks highest? | Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which is easiest to train? | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. | Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most alert? | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. | Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most protective? | Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler? Compare temperaments. |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful |
Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler? | High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler social needs comparison: | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. | Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. | Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. 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 Samoyed indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Labrador 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 Rottweiler indoors. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most flexible? | Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or Rottweiler? | 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. | Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. | High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which uses mouth most during play? | Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which breed lives longest? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years |
8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which has fewer health issues? | The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Rottweiler 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 Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which breed is most active? | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. | Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or Rottweiler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or Rottweiler? | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. | Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. | Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which needs most food? | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. What colors are available? | Cream White Biscuit |
Black Yellow Chocolate |
Black Tan Rust Mahogany |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which requires most maintenance? | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which drools least? | The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. | 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. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense |
Dense Waterproof Hard Short | Dense |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or Rottweiler? Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding: | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. | Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which is best with kids? | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. | Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or Rottweiler? Which dog is more friendly? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or Rottweiler? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Labrador Retriever or Rottweiler? | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler? |
Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used 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 Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. 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 Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. 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 Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. 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. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. 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. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Which has most puppies? | 4-6 puppies | 5-10 puppies | 8-12 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. 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. |
Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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 Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, and Rottweiler. 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 |
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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club |
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