Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Comparison - Dog breed selector: Barbone or King Of The Toys or Maltapoo? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Toy Poodle and Miniature Pinscher. Which is better: Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or Maltipoo?
Name | Toy Poodle | Miniature Pinscher | Maltipoo |
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Origins | Germany France | Germany | Germany France Italy |
Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Designer Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 449 | 71 | 558 |
Reviews | 5 | 1 | 4 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo breeds. |
Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle |
King Of The Toys Reh Pinscher Zwergpinsc Min Pin |
Maltapoo Malt-A-Poo Malte-Poo Maltese-Poodle MaltiPoodle Malt-oodles Moodle mPoo Multapoo Multipoo Multi-Poo Maltepoo |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which breed is the largest? | Small | Small | Small Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg) | 5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) | Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8.5 pounds (about 4 kg) | 12.5 pounds (5,5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or Maltipoo? Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo height comparison: | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm) | 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) | 11.5 inches (27 cm) |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$1500 | $400-$600 | $400-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or Maltipoo? | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. | Very frequent: The Miniature Pinscher is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Maltipoo is easier than average to get. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Miniature Pinscher dogs have great intelligence. | Smart: The Maltipoo dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which is easiest to train? | Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. | Maltipoo dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most alert? | Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are average watchdogs. | Maltipoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most protective? | Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. | Miniature Pinscher dogs strongly protect their territory. | Maltipoo dogs are average defenders. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo? Compare temperaments. |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Playful Energetic Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Responsive Clever |
Active Funny Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Companionable |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Miniature Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo? | High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Miniature Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Maltipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo social needs comparison: | Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are a social breed. | Maltipoo dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Miniature Pinscher dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | The wanderlust potential of the Maltipoo is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Miniature Pinscher 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. | Maltipoo dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most vocal? | Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. | A lot: Miniature Pinscher is a particularly loud breed. | A lot: Maltipoo is a particularly loud breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most playful? | The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. | The Miniature Pinscher is a highly playful breed. | The Maltipoo is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed. | Apartment-friendly dog the Miniature Pinscher breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Maltipoo breed. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most flexible? | Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Miniature Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Maltipoo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or Maltipoo? | Toy Poodle 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. | Miniature Pinscher 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. | Maltipoo 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. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Miniature Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which uses mouth most during play? | Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Miniature Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Maltipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Toy Poodle bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Pinscher bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltipoo bite force: Weak. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which breed lives longest? |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature Pinscher: 13 years |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Maltipoo: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which has fewer health issues? | The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Miniature Pinschers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Maltipoos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Miniature Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Frequent The Maltipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo health problems comparison: |
Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy |
Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Portosystemic Liver Shunt White Dog Shaker Syndrome |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most active? | Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Miniature Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Maltipoo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or Maltipoo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Miniature Pinscher dogs exercise need is minimal. | Maltipoo dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or Maltipoo? | Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Maltipoo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | High: The Miniature Pinscher breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Low to Average: The Maltipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which needs most food? | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Black Tan Red Chocolate Rust |
Black Cream White Grey Gold Apricot Almost all colors |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The Miniature Pinscher requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Maltipoo requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which drools least? | The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Miniature Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Maltipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Miniature Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Curly Thick | Rough |
Fluffy Soft Wavy Woolly |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 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 Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or Maltipoo? Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or {name3 shedding: | Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Miniature Pinscher dogs shed moderately. | Maltipoo dogs shed none to minimal. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which is best with kids? | Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets. | Maltipoo dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or Maltipoo? Which dog is more friendly? | Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or Maltipoo? | Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Maltipoo dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Toy Poodle or Miniature Pinscher or Maltipoo? | Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo? |
Yes Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Miniature Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Maltipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Miniature Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Maltipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Miniature Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Maltipoos are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. 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. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. 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 Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. 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 Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Miniature Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Maltipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which is best for draft work? | Not really 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. 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. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which has most puppies? | 2-4 puppies | 2-5 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. 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. |
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Pinscher vs Maltipoo Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. How are they classified? | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Toy breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. How are they classified internationally? | Not recognized by FCI. | 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. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Maltipoo. Which has most recognition? | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
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 |
Continental Kennel Club American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club National Maltipoo Club Maltipoo Club of America |
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