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Name	Mastiff	Great Dane	Irish Wolfhound
Origins	England	Germany	Ireland
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound breeds.	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane	Cu Faoil
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Giant	Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mastiff or Great Dane or Irish Wolfhound? Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound height comparison:	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1200-$1500	$800-$1200	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Mastiff or Great Dane or Irish Wolfhound?	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is easiest to train?	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most alert?	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most protective?	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound? Compare temperaments.	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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: Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound?	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound social needs comparison:	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Great Dane 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.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most playful?	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Mastiff indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.
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Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most flexible?	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Mastiff or Great Dane or Irish Wolfhound?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Great Dane 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.

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which has lowest bite risk?	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which uses mouth most during play?	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which has the strongest bite?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which has fewer health issues?	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most active?	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mastiff or Great Dane or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mastiff or Great Dane or Irish Wolfhound?	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which needs most food?	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	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. What colors are available?	Fawn Brindle Apricot	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which drools least?	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Great Dane 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.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which has least natural smell?	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Dense	Wiry Rough
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mastiff or Great Dane or Irish Wolfhound? Mastiff or Great Dane or {name3 shedding:	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is best with kids?	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Mastiff or Great Dane or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Mastiff or Great Dane or Irish Wolfhound?	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mastiff or Great Dane or Irish Wolfhound?	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound?	Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is best for draft work?	Yes 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. 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.

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which has most puppies?	3-5 puppies	10-15 puppies	3-4 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. What's recommended?	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.

Mastiff vs Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Mastiff, Great Dane, and Irish Wolfhound. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 Canadian Canine Registry	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 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America

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