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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Boxer	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Germany	Germany	Belgium
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	90	11	44
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	Deutscher Boxer German Boxer	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Boxer? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 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: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$600-$1200	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boxer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois?	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	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. See more.	Belgian Malinois 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Boxer is a playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois?	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois 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 Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	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 Standard Schnauzer indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer 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 Belgian Malinois indoors.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boxer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.
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 Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois mouthiness comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Boxer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois?	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Malinois 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: Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Standard Schnauzer, Boxer and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Standard Schnauzer 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Boxer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Boxer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boxer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Wiry	Waterproof	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original Standard Schnauzer, Boxer and Belgian Malinois color?	Black Pepper Salt	White Fawn Brindle	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or {name3 shedding:	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Boxer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois?	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Boxer dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boxer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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: Standard Schnauzer or Boxer or Belgian Malinois? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois?	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Malinois 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois 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 Standard Schnauzer and Boxer and Belgian Malinois have?	4-8 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6	6-10 puppies
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Standard Schnauzer vs Boxer vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club 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

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