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Name	Shepsky	Rough Collie	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Germany Russia	Scotland	United States
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Group	Designer Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd breeds.	Gerberian Shepsky	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Little Blue Dog Aussie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.	45-80 pounds (20-36 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62.5 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Shepsky or Rough Collie or Australian Shepherd? Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$600	$400-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Shepsky or Rough Collie or Australian Shepherd?	Frequent: The Shepsky is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Shepsky is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is easiest to train?	Shepsky dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most alert?	Shepsky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most protective?	Shepsky dogs are average defenders. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate Loyal	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd 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: Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd?	High: Shepsky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Shepsky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Shepsky dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Shepsky dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Australian Shepherd 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

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Shepsky barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?	The Shepsky is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Shepsky breed.	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 Rough Collie indoors.	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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?	Shepsky dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Shepsky or Rough Collie or Australian Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Australian Shepherd 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.

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Shepsky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which uses mouth most during play?	Shepsky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shepsky bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Shepsky: 12 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shepsky 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 Rough Collie 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 Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?	The Shepsky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Shepsky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most active?	Shepsky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shepsky or Rough Collie or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Shepsky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Shepsky or Rough Collie or Australian Shepherd?	Shepsky dogs don't need too much sleep.	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Shepsky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which needs most food?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. What colors are available?	Black Red Blue Cream White Brown	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Red Blue Merle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Shepsky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which drools least?	The Shepsky is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Shepsky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Long	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Feathered
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Shepsky or Rough Collie or Australian Shepherd? Shepsky or Rough Collie or {name3 shedding:	Shepsky dogs shed above average. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best with kids?	Shepsky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Shepsky dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Shepsky or Rough Collie or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Shepsky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Shepsky or Rough Collie or Australian Shepherd?	Shepsky dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Shepsky or Rough Collie or Australian Shepherd?	Shepsky dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd?	Yes Shepsky dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Shepsky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Shepskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good 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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has best nose work ability?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Shepsky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has most puppies?	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. What's recommended?	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.

Shepsky vs Rough Collie vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Shepsky, Rough Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has most recognition?	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid 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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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