Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bosnian and Herzegovinian Shepherd Dog or Mioritic Sheepdog or Illyrian Shepherd Dog? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Tornjak and Mioritic Shepherd. Which is better: Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or Sarplaninac?
Name | Tornjak | Mioritic Shepherd | Sarplaninac |
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Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Guard Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 240 | 455 | 525 |
Reviews | 1 | 3 | 1 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac breeds. |
Bosnian and Herzegovinian Shepherd Dog Croatian Mountain Dog Bosnian Shepherd Dog |
Mioritic Sheepdog Mioritic Shepherd Mioritic Shepherd Dog Romanian Mioritic Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog Ciobanesc romanesc mioritic |
Illyrian Shepherd Dog Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Macedonian Shepherd |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Giant | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 77-110 pounds (35–50 kg), Female: 62-88 pounds (28–40 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 93.5 pounds (35–50 kg), Female: 75 pounds (28–40 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or Sarplaninac? Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac height comparison: | Male: 25-27 inches (65-70 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-65 cm) | Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 26 inches (67.5 cm), Female: 24 inches (62.5 cm) | Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm) |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $1400-$1600 | $900-$1000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or Sarplaninac? | Average: The Tornjak is a commonly available dog breed. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Smart: The Mioritic Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which is easiest to train? | Tornjak dogs are quite easy to train. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. | Sarplaninac dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which breed is most alert? | Tornjak dogs are good watchdogs. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Sarplaninac dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which breed is most protective? | Tornjak dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Sarplaninac dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac? Compare temperaments. |
Alert Steady Calm Vigilant Peaceful Persistent |
Independent Protective Confident Friendly Reliable Loyal Devoted Fierce Guarding |
Independent Protective Intelligent Reliable Devoted Calm |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Tornjak dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Sensitive: Mioritic Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sarplaninac dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac? | High: Tornjak dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Mioritic Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average to High: Sarplaninac dogs are highly affectionate dogs. |
Social Needs
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac social needs comparison: | Tornjak dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. | Sarplaninac dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Tornjak dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. | The wanderlust potential of the Sarplaninac is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Tornjak 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. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Sarplaninac dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Tornjak rarely barks. | A lot: Mioritic Shepherd is a particularly loud breed. | Low to Average: The Sarplaninac rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Tornjaks, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Mioritic Shepherds are not the most playful dog breed. | Sarplaninacs are not the most playful dog breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tornjak breed. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Mioritic Shepherd breed. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Sarplaninac breed. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which breed is most flexible? | Tornjak dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Average: Sarplaninac dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or Sarplaninac? | Tornjak dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | 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. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Tornjak has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Mioritic Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Sarplaninac has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which uses mouth most during play? | Tornjak dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Sarplaninac dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tornjak bite force: Ordinary. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mioritic Shepherd bite force: The Strongest. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sarplaninac bite force: Ordinary. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which breed lives longest? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Tornjak: 11 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Mioritic Shepherd: 13 years |
11-13 years The average lifespan of Sarplaninac: 12 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers cold weather The Tornjak can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Mioritic Shepherd can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Sarplaninac can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which has fewer health issues? | Tornjaks tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Mioritic Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Sarplaninacs are commonly healthy dogs. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The Tornjak should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Mioritic Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Sarplaninac should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Obesity Digestive Problems Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia | No data available | Hip Dysplasia Bloat Drug Sensitivity |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which breed is most active? | Tornjak dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Sarplaninac dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or Sarplaninac? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Tornjak dogs have an average exercise need. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need. | Sarplaninac dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or Sarplaninac? | Tornjak dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Sarplaninac dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Tornjak's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mioritic Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Sarplaninac's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which needs most food? | 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. | 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. What colors are available? |
Black Red White Brown Piebald | White Light Cream Pale Gray |
Black Gray White Fawn Sable |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which requires most maintenance? | Advanced: The Tornjak requires a lot of grooming. | Advanced: The Mioritic Shepherd requires a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Sarplaninac doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which drools least? | The Tornjak drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Mioritic Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Sarplaninac drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Tornjak has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Mioritic Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Sarplaninac has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Silky | Shaggy |
Fluffy Waterproof |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which requires most frequent baths? | 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. | 8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or Sarplaninac? Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or {name3 shedding: | Tornjak dogs shed moderately. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. | Sarplaninac dogs shed moderately. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which is best with kids? | Tornjak dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Sarplaninac dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Tornjak dogs are generally with other pets. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets. | Sarplaninac dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or Sarplaninac? Which dog is more friendly? | Tornjak dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Sarplaninac dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or Sarplaninac? | Tornjak dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Sarplaninac dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Tornjak or Mioritic Shepherd or Sarplaninac? | Tornjak dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Mioritic Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Sarplaninac dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac? |
Yes Tornjak dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Mioritic Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Sarplaninac dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Tornjak is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Mioritic Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Sarplaninac is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Tornjaks are usually recommended for elderly people. | Mioritic Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Sarplaninacs are commonly okay with elderly people. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which has best nose work ability? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which is best for SAR work? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Tornjak breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Mioritic Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Sarplaninac breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which is best for draft work? | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which has most puppies? | 4-7 puppies | 5-7 puppies | 3-5 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Tornjak vs Mioritic Shepherd vs Sarplaninac Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. How are they classified? | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Tornjak, Mioritic Shepherd, and Sarplaninac. Which has most recognition? | No data available | No data available |
American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
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