Pointer

A graceful and tireless sporting dog with a strong nose.

The Pointer is a noble and athletic breed developed for pointing game birds. It is known for its stamina, keen nose, and affectionate nature. Pointers thrive in active households and need outlets for their boundless energy.

Quick Facts

SizeLarge
Breed GroupGundog
Lifespan12–15 Years
Exercise NeedsMore than 2 hours per day
TrainabilityHighly trainable and eager to work, though they may require firm handling to channel their enthusiasm.
Grooming NeedsMedium
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyMedium
TemperamentLoyal, gentle, and affectionate, Pointers are good with children and usually friendly with other pets.

Available Pointers

30 dogs available
Archie 2, a 5 years old male Pointer available for adoption from GSP Rescue UK in Wales

GSP Rescue UK

Archie 2

Wales
SexMale
Age5 years
BreedPointer

April 2026 Archie is a very handsome 5 year old male who’s finding life with two children under 3 years and a house move, very stressful. His owners feel that the household has become too loud and chaotic for him and they no longer have the time to constantly redirect and exhaust him with canine enrichment activities . Archie has shown obsessive behaviours with the need to chase the light reflections (e.g. sunlight coming through the curtains, reflection from a phone or metal, etc.). He whines and jumps at them, sometimes barking. They think it was triggered by a laser their son was playing with in a car, but this only lasted 5 minutes until they realised it was causing an issue, so are only guessing that this could be to blame. He is raw fed due to allergies according to a specialist, but he only ever tested for environmental factors. It’s believed that he’s allergic to dust mites and this improved massively when his owners changed the carpets to hard floors. Archie is fine to be left for a few hours with access to the hallway and landings and after exercise he happily snoozes on his bed. He is fine at home with a cat but will chase out in a walk. With other dogs on a walk he can be unpredictable, most of the time he is okay but his owner doesn’t let him engage in play as he can take it too far on times. He has a good recall to his owner and to his dog walker 3 short whistles/peeps with one long one to lay down. He also knows sit, down, touch and catch. Ocassionally, he won't like a dog his owner explains and particularly disliked a Vizsla that used to live near them. Since he was a puppy Archie has been living with young children aged 3 months, 2 years and 11 years, when the children are around he gets very over excited starts barking and chasing looking anxious. Archie has stayed with family members who were older and calmer and he thrived, he was more relaxed and settled quickly. With this in mind we will be looking for a calmer child free home - possibly with visiting children, potentially home workers or part time workers. A week ago Archie tore his tendon so is spending time resting/healing in his crate. The vets have considered giving him a mild sedative to relax him while he’s resting because of his light/shadow fixation. If you feel you could offer this handsome fella a calmer environment please contact us. Archie is currently in the Oxford area and will be rehomed with his 5 weeks free Agria insurance and his Adoption Contract. GSP Rescue UK Terms and Conditions apply

Barry, a 2 years old male Pointer available for adoption from Angels 4 Dogs in Kent

Angels 4 Dogs

Barry

Kent
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedPointer

This is Barry. He arrived recently from Romania.Barry has clearly had a rough time in Romania and been left with a big scar on the back of his head . After a recent vet trip we have been informed that Barry does not have any sight in his right eye and does show some neurological deficits. Unfortunately there is nothing to be done and Barry has adapted well. He will always just be a little different. But the love he has to give will make up for any loss. Barry unfortunately was unable to find a foster placement so has found himself in kennels. Barry has shown him self to be a typical bouncy and friendly Pointer. He loves attention and is desperate to find himself a foster or forever home.Barry is slowly meeting all the volunteers and kennel staff and loving and time he has with them. He has been a good boy and loving discovering toys and what life should be like.Can you offer Barry a spot on your sofa ? Barry will need a secure garden with 6ft fencing minimum and no gaps at all.As with all dogs on going training will be needed. Barry can live with dogs, he is not cat tested and children 12+ please.

Bella, a 4 years old female Labrador x Pointer available for adoption from DAWGS in Scotland

DAWGS

Bella

Scotland
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedLabrador x Pointer

Beautiful little lady Bella is looking for a very special someone to offer her the best home.Bella can be nervous when meeting new people and you can see she can be insecure. She is lacking in confidence and needs help to build this up.Within the house Bella is a very playful loving dog, but does not like new people coming into the house. She will bark and will not approach them.With people she trusts, she likes to be close to you. She can be an overly affectionate dog, loves to sit on you and she does like the company.When Bella is out in the garden she will react to all noises. If there are dogs in the neighbouring garden or children out playing. She would suit a more rural enviroment where there is less noise and distractions. She would benefit from a large enclosed garden as she loves to run around and expel some of her energy.When out walking she has been known to react to other dogs, barking with the occasional lunge, however this is through fear and she has been successfully introduced to other dogs in the past. We would advise her being the only dog in the home.Bella does show some resource guarding behaviour, mainly towards high value objects like bones and new toys. She will need a confident handler to help overcome and manage this.She has been brought up with children all her life but due to her issues we feel she may need an adult only home moving forward.Bella would benefit from an owner with experience with reactive and nervous dogs. She will need someone with a lot of time and patience to bring out her full potential.If you feel you could offer Bella the loving home she deserves please contact the office directly on 01224 208989 or click on “Request to adopt Bella now”.

Boomer, a 4 years old male Pointer available for adoption from GSP Rescue UK in Wales

GSP Rescue UK

Boomer

Wales
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedPointer

Feb 2026 - things are URGENT for Boomer because his owner is soon moving to council accommodation that won’t allow dogs.Boomer is a friendly 4 year old boy who we rehomed 2.5 years ago. Sadly, his dad now has a few health issues that mean he cannot give him the time and exercise that he needs, so we are looking for a NEW HOME for him. If you are interested in helping him after reading his details, please email us on gsprescueuk@gmail.com . If you’ve already sent a form in – please still let us know if you are interested in Boomer.Boomer is a lovely, excitable boy who loves human interaction. In his current home he has become VERY attached to his dad. He is rarely left alone and does not cope well; he barks if left, even for very short times, like in a car, and can cause some damage. Even if he is with other people, he will bark and not settle, constantly looking for dad.Due to his dad’s mobility issues he isn’t getting out running as much as he used to. He’s an energetic dog and needs a home with experience of training, and an owner who wants to do something like mantrailing, agility or canicross with him. He needs lots of stimulation and structured training, more than your average pet dog. He used to have OK recall and knew some commands, like ‘come’ and ‘close’ and had some whistle recall, but that is weaker now, possibly due to him not having as much input as he needs.He needs a home where he does not need to be left alone. Ideally a home with someone experienced in dealing with separation anxiety, who can help him improve with management and training, and to be more flexible. He needs a very secure garden – he will jump fences, and out of windows, if he is looking for his dad! He has attended doggy day care but he doesn’t settle well, so this isn’t necessarily helping him. He’s great with children but is very clumsy, knocking toddlers over, so older children would be OK. He’s also great with other dogs.A bit of his history- Boomer has already had two previous homes. In his first post-puppy home he was with a family with four children aged from 1 to 13 years old. With work and four children, those owners didn’t have time to work on any training with him, so he was rehomed within the family to his second home, at 7 months. His second owner then had to move home and lived in a busy house on a farm. Even though he was with four other dogs, he couldn’t be left at all. He escaped from the farm a few times, when left, so his owner made the sad decision to rehome him – he was around 18 months old. Living on that farm meant he saw cats and livestock lots. He was curious but didn’t chase (however his current owner says he now chases).Boomer is a healthy, active boy. He has a few bumps on his legs from being clumsy but none cause issues. He eats good quality kibble that helps settle his stomach. He is neutered. He currently sleeps on his dad’s bed. He travels OK in a car.Boomer is currently near Arundel/Chichester. If you think you could give this boy his forever home, where you can continue to work on his general training and separation anxiety, then please email us on gsprescueuk@gmail.com. Boomer will be rehomed with Agria 5 weeks insurance, under our Adoption Contract and GSP Rescue UK terms and conditions apply.

Buddy, a 5 years old male Pointer available for adoption from GSP Rescue UK in Wales

GSP Rescue UK

Buddy

Wales
SexMale
Age5 years
BreedPointer

Buddy is a very handsome 5-year-old GSPxESS and a lovely smaller size at around 23kg. This affectionate boy is looking for a new home where he can enjoy plenty of companionship due to his separations anxiety and where he can continue to thrive. Buddy absolutely loves people and being part of the family. He is a friendly, gentle boy who enjoys nothing more than spending time with his humans. He currently lives with an 8-month-old baby and is calm and relaxed around her, happily sharing the sofa with his owners while she is nearby and accepting gentle strokes. He has also spent time with visiting children aged 5 and 3. While he can sometimes be a little cautious at first, he enjoys joining in when they play with toys or feeding games, and he is very happy around older children and visiting adults.Buddy enjoys his walks and exploring the outdoors. He walks nicely on a harness and lead and loves having the opportunity to run and explore. Due to his reactivity around other dogs, he is only let off lead when the park is clear of other dogs or when visiting private dog parks where he can enjoy the space safely. His recall is generally good, especially to “Buddy come” or a whistle, although like many gundog crosses he can occasionally be distracted by exciting wildlife such as squirrels or birds. Buddy can be reactive around other dogs, particularly unfamiliar or excitable male dogs. He tends to do best with calm dogs who respect his space and he is comfortable with dogs he already knows well – he regularly stays with a friend who has a male dog and does well there. However, he can feel uncomfortable if dogs rush up to him, and around three years ago he did attack a male dog while on a group walk with a dog walker. With careful management and the right introductions, Buddy can happily coexist with the right canine companions.Buddy’s owners have worked hard to support him with his separation anxiety using the Julie Naismith training approach alongside veterinary-prescribed Fluoxetine, and this helped him build up to being left for up to two hours. Since the arrival of their baby, they have not been able to continue the training as consistently and Buddy has taken a step back in his progress, which is why the difficult decision has been made to find Buddy a new home where he can continue progressing with the time and support he needs. Buddy can sometimes feel a little anxious when travelling in the car, although he also becomes very excited when he recognises familiar destinations.Buddy is currently based in the Leeds area and is looking for a loving new home where he can enjoy lots of company, patience and understanding. In return, he will offer plenty of affection, loyalty and companionship. Buddy will be rehomed with 5 weeks’ free Agria insurance and an Adoption Contract. GSP Rescue UK Terms and Conditions apply. German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue Uk is the operating name of: German Shorthaired Pointer Trust, Registered in England and Wales. Registered Charity 1172457, Registered address: 6 Forge Row, Gilwern, Abergavenny, NP7 0HA

Buzz, a 4 years old male Pointer available for adoption from GSP Rescue UK in Wales

GSP Rescue UK

Buzz

Wales
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedPointer

Buzz is a very handsome 27kg, 4 year old who’s owners have made the decision to find him a new home because he has been snappy with them both in the past and with a toddler around they don’t feel that they trust him. He has never been anything but wonderful with the little one, even when she’s trying to take something out of his mouth or play with him. With the teenager he’s also been great until this week when he growled at him for the first time, which was sad because Buzz normally adores him and follows him everywhere and they can often be found having a rough and tumble game together. There has been issues in the past where his owner has tried to get him off the bed and he snapped at her, she left the room and went back in and Buzz’s growled. Buzz then got off and went into the teenagers room and was perfectly polite and happy again. The next day Buzz stole a jumper of the baby’s and resourse guarded it. When he was fed up with it he dropped it and walked away. His owners say he’s always been a bit like this. He is good with visitors but does jump up on them when they arrive, he can also jump up on his owners and the 14 year old. Buzz loves going camping most weekends with the family and on hot days is happy going to air-conditioned shopping centres where he behaves perfectly. He’s also visited dog friendly cafes and restaurants and again behaved beautifully.He does love to cuddle and will most nights try and get on his owners knee and can be very affectionate and is protective of them. He loves playing ball games or flirt pole in the garden, he responds well to commands such as sit, lay, paw, spin, roll and wait. They also play find it where they get him to sit and wait then hide treats around the house or garden and tell him to find it and he’ll sniff them all out, he will also do this on a walk if they take a bag of treats and scatter them for him. When they moved house there was a large trampoline in the garden which Buzz instantly took to. They couldn’t get rid of it because Buzz liked to get on top of it and sunbathe and if they give him a bone he will take it on top of the trampoline to eat. They always refer to it as Buzz’s trampoline. He is brilliant with other dogs and has a dog walker who takes him out with multiple dogs, he plays with family members dog absolutely fine. The family had help from a behaviourist and were impressed at Buzz’s instant respect for the trainer. Buzz was amazing with him, but at home when they tried to copy those techniques Buzz didn’t show them the same level of respect. They also took him to puppy classes when he was much younger and he loved that. Buzz hasn’t lived with cats but is just curious when he sees them. Around livestock he is always on lead because his owners believe that he could chase. They usually use long line to his harness on walks because he doesn’t have a reliable recall. He also wears a figure of eight or a slip lead. He is a healthy, neutered boy from working bloodlines, he has had a fatty lump checked on his neck and it has been confirmed as nothing sinister by the vet. He can also be left on his bed in the kitchen for 4/5 hours after exercise and is a great traveller, when they go anywhere he settles down and sleeps or gazes out of the window. Buzz is currently in the Barnsley area and will be rehomed with his 5 weeks free Agria Insurance and his Adoption Contract. If you feel you can work with this lovely lad please contact us. GSP Rescue UK Terms and Conditions apply.

Coco, a 13 years old female Pointer x Labrador available for adoption from Newcastle Dogs & Cats Shelter in Tyne and Wear

Newcastle Dogs & Cats Shelter

Coco

Tyne and Wear
SexFemale
Age13 years
BreedPointer x Labrador

Coco could live with children aged 13+. She could potentially live with other dogs, but no cats or small animals. Coco is a beautiful, active and intelligent girl. She is high-energy and needs a family who can keep up with her and provide her with plenty of both mental and physical stimulation, to keep her happy and healthy in both body and mind. She is a sweet lady who is very affectionate and friendly with her humans! She is boisterous and can be strong, so needs someone who is physically capable of managing her. She can get very excited when seeing other dogs and can become a bit silly and over-aroused. She will need a family who are capable of helping her work on calmer, more appropriate behaviours when meeting other dogs. If she was to go home with another dog, they would need to be well-matched and able to tolerate Coco’s daft, boisterous and excitable play / behaviours. Coco has tons of character and is great fun to spend time with. She has so much love to give and would love to go on lots of lovely adventures with her humans. We have no doubt she will make a wonderful addition to the right, dedicated family. If you are interested in rehoming Coco, please fill out the application form below. Please note: due to limited resources we are unable to get back to everyone. If you do not hear from us you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Δ/* <![CDATA[ */document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );/* ]]> */ Donate to Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter today Benton North FarmBenton LaneLongbentonNewcastle upon TyneNE12 8EH

Cookie, a 6 years old male Pointer available for adoption from GSP Rescue UK in Wales

GSP Rescue UK

Cookie

Wales
SexMale
Age6 years
BreedPointer

13/12/25 Lovely Cookie needs to move to a new home asap, even though we know that the timing isn’t perfect. Cookie now renamed Oscar is looking for a new home he has been in his new home for two months and in that time he has made lots of improvements and settled very well. In an area without too many scents his recall is now very good, he does range after scents in more exciting areas but does also know where you are to come back to. Oscar has bonded quickly with his male owner and does suffer with separation anxiety when he’s away from Oscar, which is understandable after such a short time. He’s a very gentle, loving boy who enjoys lots of fuss and sofa cuddles. Very sadly he is now looking for a new home because yesterday while out walking after a really lovely walk he nipped a delivery man that was bending down to lift a parcel back into the van. Luckily he didn’t break the skin or damage his high viz jacket but with this being so out of character with Oscar his owners say that they’ve lost confidence in him and would like us to move him as soon as possible. So we are ideally looking for a new home but would consider an experienced foster home for lovely Oscar who has also now been neutered. Oscar is currently in the Moreton-in -Marsh area. If you feel that you can help Oscar please contact us. October 2025 Cookie is a very handsome 6 year old male GSP who has been rescued from an unpleasant situation along with his great friend Magic who is 4 years believed to be a stunning GSPxLabrador The lady that rescued them has been assessing them in different environments but they will both need to find homes as a matter of urgency either together or separately with people around for company.Cookie is a very friendly, happy boy, he isn’t a fan of his crate when you are in the house and will whine for you to let him out for cuddles, but has been happy being crated overnight, he has good house manners and appears to be happy to be in multidog household. He has been walked through a small town which was busy with people, children and other dogs and all he was interested in was the pigeons. He was trying to be polite and well mannered but his excitement at these surroundings sometimes got the better of him and he could pull, but when corrected he responded well and learned quickly. He appears to have a good recall but this hasn’t been completely tested because of the length of time he’s been in rescue, so he’s currently on a long line which again he seems happy with. There are videos available of the both boys hopefully in the comments below. Today Cookie has met some children while out and about and even though it’s only been a very short time in this home his experienced handler has no concerns about him with his balanced and calm demeanour. He’s also met horses grazing on the mountain which didn’t phase him or cause him any upset or interest. Cookie was also very good at the vets which was very busy in the waiting area and he allowed the vet nurse to handle him and scan his chip all without any issues or concerns. His handler has already established in a very short space of time that he is a real character, a loving boy with a very mischievous personality, he is able to open doors, gates and cupboards all with a practiced ease and skill. He easily jumped a 5’ gate but he did return immediately when called back by the whistle, so a secure garden will be needed for this gorgeous lad. He is vaccinated from 16/09/25 with upto date flea and worm treatments, he isn’t yet neutered and that will be done by us as part of our Adoption Contract. He travels very well and has shown no issues being crated in a vehicle. Cookie is currently near Abergavenny and will be rehomed with his 5 weeks free Agria Insurance and his Adoption Contract. If you feel you can give this lovely lad the life he deserves please contact us. GSP Rescue UK Terms and Conditions apply.

Cooper - Reserved, a 2 years old male Pointer available for adoption from Dog Trouble Foundation in Berkshire

Dog Trouble Foundation

Cooper - Reserved

Berkshire
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedPointer

Hi, I’m Cooper! I’m 2½ years old, castrated, and full of energy and enthusiasm for life. I absolutely love kids, and I get on really well with other dogs too. I’d be more than happy to live with another dog who’d enjoy having me as a buddy.I’m a very active boy — adventures, walks, playtime… I’m up for it all! I’ve got great recall, so I’m really good at coming back when I’m called (especially if there’s fun or treats involved!).I’m looking for a home that enjoys keeping busy and can give me the exercise, structure and cuddles I love. If you’re after a friendly, fun-loving companion, I might just be your perfect match.Love,Cooper

Dustin, a 7 years old male Pointer available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Dustin

Wales
SexMale
Age7 years
BreedPointer

Dustin is a stunning German Shorthaired Pointer who has come to us from a breeder in Ireland. This handsome boy is bursting with energy and adores nothing more than zooming around and having fun. He is a strong lad, both in build and personality, so he will need an equally strong but gentle handler who can guide him with kindness and help teach him some manners. He adores being close to his humans and never wants to leave your side. We are helping him understand how to keep all four paws on the floor instead of leaning or “hugging” legs.Here at the rescue, Dustin prefers his own company and would be much happier living as the only dog in the home, where he can soak up all the love and attention for himself.He could be homed with dog savvy teenagers.Like many dogs who come to us, Dustin has never lived in a home before, so he will need patient adopters to help him learn all about house training and the everyday routines of home life. He can already walk on a lead, though his strength means he’ll need some practice and consistency in his new area before he’s ready to head off on big adventures. He is currently learning to walk on a halti to help with his pulling.Dustin is an active boy who would thrive in an equally active household, one that can give him plenty of playtime, long walks, and new adventures to enjoy.He is always thrilled to see people, as you can see from his pictures, with his super-long tongue! Dustin is a wonderful, cheerful dog who is just waiting for a family who can match his zest for life. With the right home, he will make an energetic, loyal, and loving companion.Dustin has visited our vet, who noted that he has a slightly abducted gait with splayed back legs, this doesn't effect his mobility at all, but his adopters would need to monitor this in the future as it could be a sign of developing hip dysplasia further down the road. He is currently trialing some pain killers to see if this helps him. His adopters would need to be aware that anything regarding this would not be covered by insurance. He was also presented with lameness of the right forelimb that is being monitored.He has a travel document.

Ebony, a 8 years old female Pointer available for adoption from GSP Rescue UK in Wales

GSP Rescue UK

Ebony

Wales
SexFemale
Age8 years
BreedPointer

Beautiful Ebony has just turned 8 years of age. She is a healthy, gentle, affectionate girl who sadly is struggling after losing her mother, who she’s lived with her entire life a few months ago. She gets very anxious when left alone now and barks, whines and chews things. Her owner works full time and takes her to work where she stays in his van but she’s getting very stressed with this too. Her owners had to take her out for a meal recently where she had to stay in the car and they kept checking on her because she would have been even more stressed if left at home. Out on walks Ebony walks beautifully on lead and has a great recall to her owner calling her name. She also loves to play fetch and will play for ages. She can be unpredictable when meeting some dogs, possibly because she’s always had her mum around to do the introductions so feels threatened by some dogs so can growl and get snappy. She does visit a dog several nights a week and is very happy having the terrier around, even at bedtime with the terrier sleeping on the owners bed Ebony is happy to sleep in the bedroom on her own bed, they are great friends and the terrier who recently had puppies trusted Ebony to mother them and help take care of them, Ebony was a wonderful helper with them being very sweet and gentle with them. She’s is also an excellent traveller and is very happy with her people in the car. She hasn’t been around small children but with the teenagers she sees regularly she’s lovely and will very happily snooze of an evening with her head on their laps on the sofa. She does love affection and sofa cuddles and her owner says that she would cuddle on the sofa all day given the chance. Ebony doesn’t like cats and would chase, she hasn’t met livestock so her reactions are unknown. She’s fed kibble once a day and her owner says that she isn’t fussy and will eat anything. If you have the time to spend with this lovely girl and a sofa big enough for cuddles please contact us Ebony is currently in Builth Wells and will be rehomed with her 5 weeks free Agria insurance and her Adoption contract. GSP Rescue UK Terms and conditions apply.

Handsome Hamish, a Unknown old male Pointer available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

Oak Tree Animals Charity

Handsome Hamish

Cumbria
SexMale
AgeUnknown
BreedPointer

* House trained & Crate Trained* Has been for sleepovers at our animal teams homes, the perfect house guest!Hamish is looking for a home with active adopters who can take him on lots of exploring, sniffy adventures in quiet walking areas, such as private hire fields, who can provide him with extra activities such as scent work or agility to keep his clever brain busy and give him all the care and attention he deserves. He can live with children aged 15 and over who understand that he is a large clumsy boy, who will play nicely with him and give him space to rest when needed.Hamish likes his attention undivided so is looking to be the only pet in the home; however, once settled in the home, there is a potential for him to have doggy walking friend who can cope with his active personality. He is a very clever boy, he knows ‘sit’, ‘paw’ and ‘wait'. He is so eager to please and takes training on board very quickly - so far he has learnt heel, eye contact, distractions and is busy doing scent work, which he is so good at. Apart from his intelligence and training abilities, Hamish loves nothing more than a good snuggle on the couch - he loves people and has so much love to offer.Once settled into the home, Hamish can get a little worried being left alone, he could be left for up to 1-2 hours, this would need to be built up slowly once he has had time to settle into his. He is also house trained and crate trained which makes it easier for building up time being left especially when he has a frozen kong to keep him entertained.Hamish has been in foster and was the perfect house guest - could you give him his forever home?Please complete our Online Dog Adoption Matchmaking Questionnaire to express your interest.If you have any questions or issues, please call 01228 560082 or email smallanimalteam@oaktreeanimals.org.uk (between 10.00am to 4.00pm).On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 • Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

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