Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chuksha or Deutscher Boxer or Mally? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Siberian Husky and Boxer. Which is better: Siberian Husky or Boxer or Alaskan Malamute?
Name | Siberian Husky | Boxer | Alaskan Malamute |
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Group | Sled Dogs | Working Dogs | Sled Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 12 | 11 | 59 |
Reviews | 8 | 8 | 3 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute breeds. |
Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha |
Deutscher Boxer German Boxer |
Mally Mal |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Medium | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) | Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) | Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Siberian Husky or Boxer or Alaskan Malamute? Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute height comparison: | Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) | Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) | Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) | Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm) |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Find price differences between these breeds. | $700-$1200 | $600-$1200 | $1200-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Siberian Husky or Boxer or Alaskan Malamute? | Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Alaskan Malamute is quite easy to get. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which is easiest to train? | Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. | Boxer dogs are quite easy to train. | Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which breed is most alert? | Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which breed is most protective? | Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. | Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute? Compare temperaments. |
Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle |
Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright |
Playful Dignified Friendly Affectionate Loyal Devoted |
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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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute? | High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute social needs comparison: | Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. | Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Alaskan Malamute dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Siberian Husky dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Boxer 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. | Alaskan Malamute dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which breed is most playful? | The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. | The Boxer is a playful breed. | The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home. | Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer breed. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute breed. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which breed is most flexible? | Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Boxer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Average: Alaskan Malamute 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: Siberian Husky or Boxer or Alaskan Malamute? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Boxer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Alaskan Malamute 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. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which uses mouth most during play? | Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Boxer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Alaskan Malamute dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boxer bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Malamute bite force: Ordinary. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which breed lives longest? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which has fewer health issues? | The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Alaskan Malamute 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 Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Alaskan Malamute should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Inherited Polyneuropathy |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which breed is most active? | Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs. | Boxer dogs are high-energy dogs. | Alaskan Malamute dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Siberian Husky or Boxer or Alaskan Malamute? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Boxer dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Alaskan Malamute dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Siberian Husky or Boxer or Alaskan Malamute? | Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep. | Boxer dogs don't need too much sleep. | Alaskan Malamute dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which is most prone to obesity? | Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Alaskan Malamute has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. 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 Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti | White Fawn Brindle |
Black Gray Red White |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which drools least? | The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. | The Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Fluffy | Waterproof |
Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Siberian Husky or Boxer or Alaskan Malamute? Siberian Husky or Boxer or {name3 shedding: | Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. | Boxer dogs shed moderately. | Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which is best with kids? | Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Boxer dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Alaskan Malamute dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Boxer dogs are generally with other pets. | Alaskan Malamute dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Siberian Husky or Boxer or Alaskan Malamute? Which dog is more friendly? | Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Boxer dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Alaskan Malamute dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Siberian Husky or Boxer or Alaskan Malamute? | Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Boxer dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Alaskan Malamute dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Siberian Husky or Boxer or Alaskan Malamute? | Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Alaskan Malamute dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute? |
No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Boxer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Alaskan Malamute dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people. | Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which has best nose work ability? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | 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 Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Alaskan Malamute breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which is best for draft work? | 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which has most military use? | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Which has most puppies? | 4-8 puppies | 2-10 puppies, average 6 | 4-10 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. 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. |
Siberian Husky vs Boxer vs Alaskan Malamute Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Siberian Husky, Boxer, and Alaskan Malamute. 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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
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