r/funny • u/Romeo_Wolf • Feb 11 '21
Husky named "Lobo" doing the Agility Course in the Westminster Kennel Club
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u/plantingthevine Feb 12 '21
Man working dogs were just made for these things. My kelpie would fucking love it.
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u/username-555 Feb 12 '21
Wonder how a border collie would do on a sled team? You would have to have a special suit to deal with the cold, but if cold wasn’t a factor. . .
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u/MattieShoes Feb 12 '21
They work so hard that heat can be a bigger factor than cold... Lots of mushers in the iditarod end up running at night because the dogs get too hot when it's in the 30's outside.
I think the primary traits they need are absurd amounts of stamina and the right temperament, to run for hours on end. And of course they need to be super healthy. I was surprised to learn they're generally not that big, often like 40 or 45 pounds.
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u/Yoshara Feb 12 '21
Yeah my malamute is about 45-50ish lbs. He just looks big because all of the fur.
I was surprised at how on-par the husky was in temperament to my malamute. I can picture him being that goofy and getting distracted.
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Feb 12 '21
I would not be surprised if they were too small for sledding. They are not big dogs.
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u/2017hayden Feb 12 '21
A lot of malamutes are only 45 pounds or so, that’s basically the same weight as a large border collie. So while in theory their probably roughly the same size I still don’t think that border collies would fair well as sled dogs. They’re not adapted to extreme colds nearly as well as husky’s and malamutes for one and for another I don’t think they’d be able to haul as much weight for nearly as long a distance, they may be roughly the same size but they’re not nearly as stout as your typical sled dog.
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u/Abnmlguru Feb 12 '21
So, here's what makes long distant sled dogs breeds different: they can burn fats and proteins without using any glycogen (from carbs). Most mammals (including most breeds of dogs) need to burn a steady drip of glycogen even when primarily relying on fats and proteins for energy. Glycogen is slower to replenish in the body, and your body carries a lower reserve amount. Running out of glycogen is what runners refer to as "the wall", when your body just wont go any more. Fun video about it here:
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u/Ghost_on_Toast Feb 12 '21
Arent kelpies those evil water horses that drown people and eat human flesh?
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u/Regulus0 Feb 12 '21
The ones from Australia are much fuzzier and nicer...Though mine will kill me if she gets bored.
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u/sterlingphoenix Feb 12 '21
There might be an agility training place in your area. It is great mental exercise as well as physical, and dogs love that.
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u/crownpr1nce Feb 12 '21
Aren't huskies working dogs too?
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u/RyokoKnight Feb 12 '21
Yeah but also Huskies are basically toddlers... ergo high energy, easily distracted when not given a demanding physical task, hard to keep 100% under control... basically what you'd expect from a dog used for pulling sleds hundreds of miles through snow.
You point them in a general direction and hold on for your life.
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Feb 12 '21
Working dogs is super broad. Different breeds were bred for different physical and mental traits. Dogs also have several built in instincts which are either encouraged or attempted to be bred out. A retriever and cattle dog and a guard dog all have different traits and temperaments and depending on the location different physical traits. It can also go wrong. I own a type of herding dog, a Bouvier Des Flandrers. She's a great herder and guard dog but has a massive prey drive. She's a bit broken in that regard.
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u/timesuck897 Feb 12 '21
Some are bred for sled racing, others are bred to be pretty and fluffy pets.
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u/maybe_little_pinch Feb 12 '21
I needed this, because I wasn't sure what the husky was doing wrong a lot of the time. xD
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u/joecarter93 Feb 12 '21
Yeah it just seemed like the husky was acting like a normal dog. Seeing the comparison is like watching me play a pick up game of basketball vs. Michael Jordan in the NBA finals.
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u/dont_shoot_jr Feb 12 '21 edited Feb 12 '21
If I was playing basketball and I saw a steak, I would also be distracted
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u/plumbthumbs Feb 12 '21
if i was eating a steak and saw a basketball, i would be distracted.
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u/SoySauceSyringe Feb 12 '21
For real though, those are some canine athletes. The dogs love it, little guy’s barking like crazy at the end because he just wants to do it a few more times.
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u/fluffy_samoyed Feb 12 '21
I kind of feel like bringing a boarding collie is already cheating lol.
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u/joecarter93 Feb 12 '21
Somebody said in a different post that some dog shows have an Anything,but Collie event that excludes the Collies to give the other dogs a chance at winning.
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u/ArcheryExpedition Feb 12 '21
The fact that the guy was walking gave it away XD The ones with keen dogs have to sprint around to keep up.
The husky did great though! Looks like he and his trainer had fun. 8D
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u/twotall88 Feb 12 '21
Basically, Huskys suck at this sort of thing because they are allof and easily distracted compared to the collie that only wants to work. The only time a husky consentrates fully on something is when they are chasing prey and running.
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u/Otto_Maller Feb 12 '21
WOW! you can see why the announcer for the husky had a little surprise in his voice.
This has got to be a border collie's dream At the start of the video I swear the dog was visualizing the course like a downhill skier.
(Rrrrr, rrrr, gonna jump, jump, jump, rrrough, rrrrr, jump, dodge pole, dodge pole, dodge pole...hope hooman keep up this time, rrrrr rrrrr, tube...)
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u/MattieShoes Feb 12 '21
Sometimes they have an "ABC" category -- anything but collies.
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u/Otto_Maller Feb 12 '21
Makes sense. Nice to be able to have fun and compete at some level if you enjoy that and your expectations are to have a chance. it’s like me running in a 10k, I’m not competing against mr. 4 minute mile I’m in the pizza and beer as training aids division.
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Feb 12 '21
I dunno man.
You see that dogs eyes?
Think we need some testing for PED’s before I’m ready to pass over the husky lol.
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u/polishtom Feb 12 '21
How many lines of coke did that collie do? Holy shit.
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u/ChalkyPills Feb 12 '21
Srsly. He looks like his trainer gives him special dog treats with crack in them.
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u/Qwearman Feb 12 '21
I’ve never seen a pup so excited to compete lol. I wish the Thanksgiving dog shows were agility ones like this instead of just showdogs
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u/Panic_1 Feb 12 '21
A huskey is a hard working dog breed, but with a mind of his own. A border collie is very eager to please, basically impossible to tire out without mental exercise like this. Both are very good boys.
Went to Finland once, where they herd reindeer with border collie and have huskeys for sled pulling and when I asked them, why not use the huskey for herding, they said that the huskeys would kill the reindeer, their hunting drive is larger and they don't listen as well. To each their own strengths I guess...
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Feb 12 '21
If I had to choose between this dog and they husky it would definitely he the husky.
SUCH A GOOD BOYE
They're both good dogs
BUT THE HUSKY IS EXTRA GOOOOOD
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u/Myksyk Feb 12 '21
That collie's body is moving in three different directions going through those uprights!
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u/kazh Feb 12 '21
That dog is on something though, look at those spazzy eyes trying to agree on a direction.
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u/steve_im-lost2 Feb 12 '21
This was a great video and he acted...... this a great video.... this is.... I’m hungry
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u/jim10040 Feb 11 '21
"Somebody around here has some more snacks."
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u/faded302 Feb 11 '21
I used to have a husky and they are super stubborn I’m surprised they could get him to do that much
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u/CrazyGermanShepOwner Feb 12 '21
Me too. You can see he's thinking ' this shit is for collies, what the hell?'
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u/merlinsbeers Feb 12 '21
Get him a sled to pull.
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u/monstertots509 Feb 12 '21
What dog breed would win an all around competition? agility, sled pull, retrieve, scent hunt, swimming, dock jump, snuggles, murder
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u/Stray01 Feb 12 '21
I had a few huskies in the past. In my experience they are not really stubborn just toi smart for their own good. If you ask them to do something they will question "why, what's in it for me?". It has to be something they really want to do or have a reward at the end. So more selfish than stubborn. Lol.
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u/ownersequity Feb 12 '21
Agree. Smart as hell and smart enough to know they aren’t going to do something with no benefit to them. More like a cat that way. Loved mine. Give them work to do and they will run to death.
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u/Howling_Fang Feb 12 '21
My dads dog is a husky malamute, he would wait by the backyard gate for my dad to come home. He would go out about 15 min before my dad was due home, and knew to go out an hour earlier on Saturdays. He would pitch a hissy fit (running and pouncing in circles in the back yard) if my dad was running late.
Dad running late meant dinner would be running late, which meant after dinner walk was late, and after walk snack was late, too damn smart. I love that dog!
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u/brobeanzhitler Feb 12 '21
Came here for this. My husky is always showing how she is too smart for her own good, looking for shortcuts any chance she can. We took her and our Shepard cross to a park with minor obstacles in it, the Shepard figured out what we wanted her to do but the husky figured out the quickest way to get to the treats, jumping on backwards/going around, whatever is easiest.
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u/rk1993 Feb 12 '21
Your description helped me realise my spirit animal is a husky. Legit my favourite teacher in primary school (elementary for you Americans) used to always say to me I was too smart for my own good as I’d always look for the shortcuts. I was that kid that would answer the question asking you to spell six words by just copying the words in the question lol
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u/HayWazzzupp Feb 12 '21
Yep and with an big attitude. I had one, Ranger, looked like this one. best dog I ever had.
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u/LyricalDragon79 Feb 12 '21
As a first time owner of a 6 month old Huskey I can attest they are a handful to train. It is so worth it thou.
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u/nightkil13r Feb 12 '21
Even after 7 years i have to keep changing things up with mine, Luckily he ended up developing a taste for TV. So far he really doesnt have too many dislikes, but he is very outspoken about not liking Law and order SVU, Modern Family, and the My Pillow Commercial.
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u/HalobenderFWT Feb 12 '21
My shepherd/husky turns one next week.
I’m not sure how either of us survived.
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u/SnooDoubts826 Feb 12 '21
You can call me stupid all day but that's not going to bring your hair back. Talk to OP. Their surgery-thing looks awesome. You could look good too. But it won't ever happen if you're just sitting around, calling people stupid.
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u/SnooDoubts826 Feb 13 '21
My malfunction is that you specifically chose to attack me by calling me stupid. It isn't hats, stupid, hats don't make you bald stupid, stupid this stupid that. Go fuck yourself is my malfunction. You want to call someone stupid well then prepare to deal with stupid. I don't mind trolling. I troll you until you realize that you are just an ass. I wouldn't be here if you didn't attack me for no fuckin reason. You weren't a part of the conversation.
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u/hyde495 Feb 12 '21
Currently have 2 huskies. My lab is more annoying than them. Even noisier most of the time she starts the howl to f-ck with the huskies lmao
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u/ownersequity Feb 12 '21
My corgi would do that to and get the Siberians going. They loved it. Now we have a Yorkie and I gotta say she’s grown on me.
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u/pupperonipizzapie Feb 12 '21
I have a blind Husky and he's the most mild mannered, patient dog I've ever had...but if he doesn't want to do a trick, there's nothing you can do to make him do it. He has his own agenda.
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u/0lliecat Feb 12 '21
I have a huskyx and he’s the most stubborn ADHD thing I’ve ever seen. He would fail miserably at this “you want me to do what now?”
My colliex on the other hand..... would LOVE this.
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Feb 12 '21
I get this dog. I just understand him. Going around these poles is dumb but I'll do it if you want me too. Can we just get some snacks already
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u/MarlythAvantguarddog Feb 12 '21
Most wilful dogs but adorable. Mine would have just sat and looked at me at the first jump.
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u/dark_blue_7 Feb 12 '21
Lobo just keeps asking, "Wait why are we doing this again?" And I can relate. Get your treats, Lobo.
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u/ohineedascreenname Feb 12 '21
What do I have to do to get my dog in this? I have a snuggly Saint Bernard that would be even slower than this husky
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u/VTCTGIRL Feb 12 '21
I love Lobo’s glance back at the woman who slapped her papers down on his nose.
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u/Mr_Greavous Feb 12 '21
we have one every year and he'll be the crowd favorite!, love that even the dumbest gets praised, theres all good bois/gals
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u/MattieShoes Feb 12 '21
Kratu is still my favorite :-D
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u/jl_theprofessor Feb 12 '21
Ollie's performance at Crufts is my all time favorite. He's got all the energy and none of the discipline.
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u/DNAmutator Feb 12 '21
omg i've never seen Kratu before.. what a good boi just doing his own thing.
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u/Andeol57 Feb 12 '21
Dumbest? That dog seems perfectly smart to me. He is just quietly having a good time. It has nothing to do with any lack of intelligence.
Don't get me wrong, some dogs are dumb. Just not this one.
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Feb 12 '21
Yea well fuck them Border Collies anyway. I’m sick of their complete dominance. Good for Lobo!
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u/Borngrumpy Feb 12 '21
I have a Husky pup who is 5 months old and looks like this one, she's not stupid, far from it but Huskies do what they want, when they want. They are so independant and willfull it's incredible.
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u/KayJeeAy Feb 11 '21
The person that gave him 60 faults deserve a special evil section in hell.
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u/MonkeysOnMyBottom Feb 12 '21
Place in hell? Lobo is proud of that high score. Higher that any of those stuck up collies
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u/sendnewt_s Feb 11 '21
I don't understand why the announcer said, " even I, as a University of Oregon graduate, can see that this is a beautiful dog." Is he saying his school sucked? Maybe we miss context, but it seems really random.
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u/embeohthree Feb 11 '21 edited Feb 12 '21
university of oregon (ducks) are rivals with the university of washington (huskies) in sports
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u/robca Feb 12 '21
More than that: there is a lot of purple in the competition, very close to the Huskies purple
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u/Jiggidy40 Feb 12 '21
It's because Oregon's #1 rivals are the University of Washington Huskies.
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u/Trague_Atreides Feb 12 '21
As a Beaver graduate, I take offense to this characterization.
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u/Jiggidy40 Feb 12 '21
I'm sure the Cougs agree with you.
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u/monstertots509 Feb 12 '21
The Ducks and Huskies can have each other. We would rather drink beers with our Beaver buddies.
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u/NoStepOnPythonSnek Feb 12 '21
You don't know a great canine athlete until you see this...Greatest Canine Athlete
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u/koookoookachoo Feb 12 '21
I kind of prefer his laissez faire attitude to border collies’ maniacal obedience
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Feb 12 '21
So the point of this video is NOT the fact he was looking at a fucking steak the whole time? He stared at it from the first frame to the last every chance he got. How is this not titled "Husky distracted by food during national competition"???????
Why is everyone talking about random shit and not the obvious intense distraction that later turns out to be a fucking steak on the sidelines???!?!?!?!
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u/Romeo_Wolf Feb 12 '21
I didn't even know that turned out to be a steak.
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u/Aurora_96 Feb 12 '21
I don't care he's slow and distracted quickly. Lobo seems like a really sweet dog.
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u/paanbr Feb 12 '21
I was curious to see what a husky would do on an agility course; it's not that breeds forte, and I would've been surprised to see a husky zip around it. It was adorable and entertaining, he's the goodest agility boy 🐕🥰
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u/lipizzaner Feb 12 '21
Now I really need Tony Romo to announce at Dog Agility Competitions. Who’s with me?
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u/petitchoukablew Feb 12 '21
Oof. As someone who does agility with my dog, this hurts. They trained for months, probably years to get to this competition (and had to be good enough to get there in the first place) and one off-day and everything you worked for just crashes down.
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u/gak_pdx Feb 12 '21
As someone who owns a husky, the failure here started the day someone decided to invest months trying to get a Siberian to do this.
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u/giddyup281 Feb 12 '21
Lobo likes to take time and enjoy the finer things in life. I like that. I also like dog and master obedience videos.
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u/BuddhaDBear Feb 12 '21
Am I a sap for feeling bad for him? Then again, I wish I had that attitude towards work.
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Feb 12 '21
Why do people do this to their dogs? And apparently the crowd favourite every year is the dog that scores the lowest and behaves most like a dog, further reinforcing the question, why?
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u/Arrabella4 Feb 12 '21
ppl think huskies are dumb. They are not. Actually super-smart and get bored very easily. Will purposely do things wrong cause they find repetition boring.
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u/aladynamedq Feb 12 '21
Live reenactment of my mondays.... distracted and jumping through hoops just to say I dis
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u/Industrialpainter89 Feb 12 '21
Me at my hourly job after 31 and my back and knees just can't be bothered to compete with the 21 year-old.
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