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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Giant Schnauzer	Akita
Origins	Germany	Germany	Japan
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	90	80	47
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	Riesenschnauzer	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	Medium	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$1000-$1500	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita intelligence:	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita trainability comparison.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita? 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.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
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.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Akita 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Akita social needs comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita 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.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Akita 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita playfulness comparison:	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. 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 Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita 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.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Akita 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 Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Akita 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
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.	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Standard Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer and Akita 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 Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	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 cold weather conditions The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita energy level comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita coat comparison:	Wiry	Wiry	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Standard Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer and Akita color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Pepper Salt	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita 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 Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita 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 Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita 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.	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita 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 Giant Schnauzer or Akita? 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.	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 Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita 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 Giant Schnauzer and Akita have?	4-8 puppies	5-8 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita 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 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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