East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Comparison - Dog breed selector: Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka or Rott or Laika? Find the right dog for you
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Compare East-European Shepherd and Rottweiler. Which is better: East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or Russo-European Laika?
Name | East-European Shepherd | Rottweiler | Russo-European Laika |
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Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 385 | 8 | 497 |
Reviews | 2 | 13 | 0 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika breeds. |
Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka Byelorussian Ovcharka |
Rott Rottie |
Laika Russko-Evropeiskaya Laika |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika? Compare their breeding categories. | Cross Breed | Purebred | Purebred |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large Giant | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or Russo-European Laika? East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika height comparison: | Male: 26-30 inches (66-76 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (61-72 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Find price differences between these breeds. | $800-$1000 | $1200-$2000 | Unknown |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or Russo-European Laika? | Average: The East-European Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed. | Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Very smart: Russo-European Laika is an excellent dog breed. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which is easiest to train? | East-European Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. | Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. | Russo-European Laika dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which breed is most alert? | East-European Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Russo-European Laika dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which breed is most protective? | East-European Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Russo-European Laika dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika? Compare temperaments. |
Playful Protective Intelligent Loyal Aggressive |
Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured |
Stubborn Independent Agile Alert Intelligent Affectionate Territorial Bold Cheerful Resourceful |
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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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Russo-European Laika dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika? | Average to High: East-European Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Average to High: Russo-European Laika dogs are highly affectionate dogs. |
Social Needs
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika social needs comparison: | East-European Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Russo-European Laika dogs are kinda antisocial. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | East-European Shepherd dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Russo-European Laika dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | East-European Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Russo-European Laika dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The East-European Shepherd barks occasionally. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | A lot: Russo-European Laika is a particularly loud breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which breed is most playful? | Average: East-European Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Russo-European Laika is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 East-European Shepherd indoors. | 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 Rottweiler indoors. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Russo-European Laika breed. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which breed is most flexible? | East-European Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Average: Russo-European Laika 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: East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or Russo-European Laika? | East-European Shepherd dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Russo-European Laika dogs handle alone time quite well. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The East-European Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. | High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Russo-European Laika has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which uses mouth most during play? | East-European Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Russo-European Laika dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ East-European Shepherd bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Russo-European Laika bite force: Ordinary. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which breed lives longest? |
10-14 years The average lifespan of East-European Shepherd: 12 years |
8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Russo-European Laika: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The East-European Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Russo-European Laika can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which has fewer health issues? | East-European Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Very healthy dog breed. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The East-European Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Russo-European Laika 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: East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika health problems comparison: | No data available | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | No data available |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which breed is most active? | East-European Shepherd dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Russo-European Laika 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
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or Russo-European Laika? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | East-European Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need. | Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need. | Russo-European Laika dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or Russo-European Laika? | East-European Shepherd dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Russo-European Laika dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The East-European Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average: The Russo-European Laika has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which needs most food? | 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. 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 East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Blue White |
Black Tan Rust Mahogany |
Black White Grey Pepper Salt Dark & White Patches |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The East-European Shepherd requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Russo-European Laika requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which drools least? | The East-European 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 Rottweiler 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 Russo-European Laika is an average drooler. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The East-European Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Russo-European Laika has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense | Dense |
Dense Thick Double |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 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 East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or Russo-European Laika? East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or {name3 shedding: | East-European Shepherd dogs shed moderately. | Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. | Russo-European Laika dogs shed moderately. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which is best with kids? | East-European Shepherd dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Russo-European Laika dogs are not kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | East-European Shepherd dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets. | Russo-European Laika dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or Russo-European Laika? Which dog is more friendly? | East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Russo-European Laika dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or Russo-European Laika? | East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Russo-European Laika dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly East-European Shepherd or Rottweiler or Russo-European Laika? | East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly. | Russo-European Laika dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika? |
Yes East-European Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Russo-European Laika dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No East-European Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Russo-European Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | East-European Shepherds are commonly okay with elderly people. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | Russo-European Laikas are not recommended for elderly people. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good 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 East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. 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 East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. 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 East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really East-European Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Russo-European Laika breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which is best for draft work? | 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. | 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 East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which has most military use? | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which has most puppies? | 4-10 puppies | 8-12 puppies | 3-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. 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. |
East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Russo-European Laika Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. How are they classified? | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. 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 Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of East-European Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Russo-European Laika. Which has most recognition? | No data available |
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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club | No data available |
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