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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Giant Schnauzer	Boerboel
Origins	Germany	Germany	South Africa
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	Riesenschnauzer	South African Mastiff South African Boerboel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel? Which is the smallest dog, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	Medium	Giant	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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)	154-200 pounds (70-90 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)	177 pounds (80 kg)
Height Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 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: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$1000-$1500	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Boerboel is easier than average to get.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel intelligence:	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel trainability comparison.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boerboel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Boerboel dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel? 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.	Boerboel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Intelligent Confident Obedient Dominant Territorial
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.	Boerboel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel?	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.	Average: Boerboel dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel social needs comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Boerboel 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 Boerboel 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.	Boerboel 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel playfulness comparison:	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Boerboels, 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 Boerboel?	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks. 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 Boerboel?	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.	It is not recommended to keep the Boerboel breed in the home.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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.	Average: Boerboel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	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 Boerboel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Boerboel bite force: The Strongest.
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.	Low 🔽 The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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.	Boerboel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel?	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	Boerboels 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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 Allergies Epilepsy Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia
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).	Frequent The Boerboel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel lifespan comparison. How long do Standard Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer and Boerboel 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	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boerboel: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel?	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.	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 Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel energy level comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Boerboel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel? 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.	Boerboel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boerboel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	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	8 to 10 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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: The Boerboel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel coat comparison:	Wiry	Wiry	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors What are the original Standard Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer and Boerboel color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Pepper Salt	Red Cream Brown Tawny Brindle Reddish
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel? Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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.	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel? 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.	Boerboel 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 Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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 Boerboel?	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boerboel 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 Boerboel drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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.	Boerboel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel? Which dog is more friendly?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Standard Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer or Boerboel?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Boerboel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel?	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 Boerboel 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 Boerboel 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.	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.

Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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 Boerboel? 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 Boerboel?	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 Boerboel 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.	Yes 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 Boerboel 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 Boerboel have?	4-8 puppies	5-8 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Standard Schnauzer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel 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 2015 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.	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	American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

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