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Name	Scottish Deerhound	Border Collie	Smooth Collie
Origins	Scotland	England Scotland Wales	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	168	38	354
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deerhound	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Short-Haired Collie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie?	Giant	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Border Collie? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie weight comparison:	75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie height comparison:	28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	30 inches (76 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$600-$800	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie?	Frequent: The Scottish Deerhound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Average: The Smooth Collie is a commonly available dog breed.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie 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.	Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie trainability comparison.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Scottish Deerhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Friendly Docile Gentle Polite Still	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Loyal Gentle Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Smooth Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie?	High: Scottish Deerhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Smooth Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie social needs comparison:	Scottish Deerhound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Scottish Deerhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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.	Smooth Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie playfulness comparison:	Average: Scottish Deerhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Smooth Collie is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie?	Low: The Scottish Deerhound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie?	Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Deerhound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie 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 Smooth Collie indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Scottish Deerhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Smooth Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie?	Scottish Deerhound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Smooth Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Smooth Collie 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: Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie health problems comparison:	Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Factor Vii Deficiency Drug Sensitivity Cystinuria Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Scottish Deerhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Smooth Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie and Smooth Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhound: 9 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Smooth Collie: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Scottish Deerhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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 average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie energy level comparison:	Scottish Deerhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Smooth Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Smooth Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie?	Scottish Deerhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Smooth Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie?	4 to 5 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.	2 to 3 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? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Scottish Deerhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Smooth Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie coat comparison:	Wiry	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense Thick Flat
Colors What are the original Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie and Smooth Collie color?	Gray Blue Brindle	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	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Scottish Deerhound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie? Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Scottish Deerhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie?	8-12 weeks Very 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Deerhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Scottish Deerhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Smooth Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Good With Comparison

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

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Smooth Collie? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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: Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie?	Not really Scottish Deerhound 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 Smooth Collie 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.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie 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 Scottish Deerhound and Border Collie and Smooth Collie have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Smooth Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	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?	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 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	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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