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Name	St. Bernard	Great Pyrenees	Bernese Mountain Dog
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Spain France	Switzerland
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	48	66	25
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog breeds.	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	Berner Bernese Cattle Dog Berner Sennenhund
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Giant	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Great Pyrenees or Bernese Mountain Dog? St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog height comparison:	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1500-$1800	$500-$600	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Great Pyrenees or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is easiest to train?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most alert?	St. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most protective?	St. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare temperaments.	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: St. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog?	High: St. See more.	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	St. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The St. See more.	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most playful?	St. See more.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 St.	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.
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St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most flexible?	St.	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: St. Bernard or Great Pyrenees or Bernese Mountain Dog?	St.	Great Pyrenees 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.

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has lowest bite risk?	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Low 🔽 The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which uses mouth most during play?	St. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has the strongest bite?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed lives longest?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has fewer health issues?	Very healthy dog breed.	Great Pyreneess 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 St.	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Bernese Mountain Dog 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: St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most active?	St.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Great Pyrenees or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Great Pyrenees or Bernese Mountain Dog?	St.	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which needs most food?	6 to 8 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	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. What colors are available?	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	White	Black White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The St. See more.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which drools least?	The St. See more.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bernese Mountain Dog 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has least natural smell?	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Rough Smooth	Dense Double	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Great Pyrenees or Bernese Mountain Dog? St. Bernard or Great Pyrenees or {name3 shedding:	St. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best with kids?	St.	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	St.	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Great Pyrenees or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	St.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bernese Mountain Dog 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 St. Bernard or Great Pyrenees or Bernese Mountain Dog?	St.	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly St. Bernard or Great Pyrenees or Bernese Mountain Dog?	St.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog?	No St.	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No St.	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	St.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best for SAR work?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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 St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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.	Yes 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 St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has most military use?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has most puppies?	6-8 puppies	6-9 puppies	1-14 puppies, average 8
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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.

St. Bernard vs Great Pyrenees vs Bernese Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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	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

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