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Name	Miniature Bull Terrier	Akita	American Pit Bull Terrier
Origins	England	Japan	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mini Bull Terrier	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Small	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or Akita? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier weight comparison:	20–35 pounds (9-15 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	20–35 pounds (9-15 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier height comparison:	14 inches (35.4 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14 inches (35.4 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$2400-$3000	$800-$1200	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Frequent: The Miniature Bull Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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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Trainability Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Stubborn Energetic Courageous Outright Tempered	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Miniature Bull Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Average to High: Miniature Bull Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier social needs comparison:	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Low to Average: The Miniature Bull Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	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 Miniature Bull Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Miniature Bull Terrier 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.	American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Bull Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Miniature Bull Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	The Miniature Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Miniature Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Bull Terrier, Akita and American Pit Bull Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Bull Terrier: 12 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier energy level comparison:	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Miniature Bull Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier coat comparison:	Dense Smooth	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Fine
Colors What are the original Miniature Bull Terrier, Akita and American Pit Bull Terrier color?	Red White Fawn Brindle Tricolor	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Miniature Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita 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 American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Miniature Bull Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	No Miniature Bull Terrier dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature Bull Terrier or Akita or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Not really Miniature Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Miniature Bull Terrier and Akita and American Pit Bull Terrier have?	1-9 puppies, average 5	3-12 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Miniature Bull Terrier vs Akita vs American Pit Bull Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club

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