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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Dachshund	Doxiepoo
Origins	Germany	Germany	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	Dachdoodle Dachshund Poodle Dachshunddoodle Dachshundpoo Doodle Doxiedoodle Doxiepoodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? Which is the smallest dog, Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	Medium	Small	Small Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Dachshund? Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	5-30 pounds (2-13.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	17.5 pounds (8 kg)
Height Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo height comparison:	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	10-20 inces (25-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	15 inches (38.5 cm)

Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$500-$700	$200-$400
Availability Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.	Average: The Doxiepoo is a commonly available dog breed.

Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo 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: Doxiepoo is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo trainability comparison.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Doxiepoo dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Doxiepoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? 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.	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Doxiepoo dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Affectionate Loyal Watchful Adaptable
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 Dachshund vs Doxiepoo?	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Doxiepoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo social needs comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Doxiepoo 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.	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Doxiepoo 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.	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Doxiepoo 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

Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo playfulness comparison:	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Doxiepoo is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo?	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Doxiepoo is a particularly loud 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 Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	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 Dachshund breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Doxiepoo breed.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo 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.	Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Doxiepoo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	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.	Dachshund 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.	Doxiepoo 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 Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo?	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Doxiepoos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Slipped Stifle Eye Problems Epilepsy Ear Infections Intervertebral Disk Disease Diabetes Heart Disease Seizures Urinary Stones Digestive Problems Skin Diseases Canine Crushing Disease Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA)
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 Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Doxiepoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo lifespan comparison. How long do Standard Schnauzer, Dachshund and Doxiepoo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Doxiepoo: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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 Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo energy level comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Doxiepoo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Doxiepoo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Doxiepoo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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 Dachshund vs Doxiepoo weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Doxiepoo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo coat comparison:	Wiry	Fine	Curly Coarse Short Long
Colors What are the original Standard Schnauzer, Dachshund and Doxiepoo color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	Black Gray Cream White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Doxiepoo requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or {name3 shedding:	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Doxiepoo dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo 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 Dachshund vs Doxiepoo?	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Doxiepoo has a low 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 Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Doxiepoo is an average drooler. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	Doxiepoo dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? Which dog is more friendly?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Doxiepoo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Doxiepoo dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Doxiepoo dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Doxiepoo dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo?	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Doxiepoo 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 Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doxiepoo 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.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Doxiepoos are not the best breed for elderly people.

Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Standard Schnauzer or Dachshund or Doxiepoo? 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.	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.	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 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.	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: Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo?	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Doxiepoo 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo 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 Dachshund and Doxiepoo have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-6 puppies
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Standard Schnauzer vs Dachshund vs Doxiepoo 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 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Dachshunds group, in the 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	Not recognized by any clubs.

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