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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Maybe I'm crazy but I enjoy
puppies. In the last 5 years I bought 4 show puppies, 2 of
them bassets brought home on the same day.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Do they take time and work,
Yes! But I create a puppy pen by clipping an expen to each side of a
crate with the crate door open all day. I only close the crate door at
night. I try to take the pup out at all the usual times but
the floor of the pen is covered in paper so no big deal if they go
indoors. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Soon the papers are dry in the morning
and later they are dry and clean all day. If the puppies are on a
feeding schedule it is pretty easy to know when to let them free in the house
for a bit. If they have an accident,,oh well. It cleans
up.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Plenty of chew toys and an old shoe tend
to keep them from eating my furniture. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>I love watching them play and
learn. I love their energy and loving nature. And I especially love
when the "lightbulb" goes off and they are house broken.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>It the last year I have had 2 litters,
and have 3 9 month olds from the 1st litter. Talk about 3 little
monsters. But I wouldn't change it for the world.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>If you are overwhelmed within the 1st
week do the dog a favour and take her back to the breeder. If
a puppy makes you feel overwhelmed a teenage dog will totally drive you
crazy.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Puppies aren't for everyone.
But they are meant to be enjoyed not stressed over.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Now, cats drive me crazy. At least
dogs can't jump onto my counters and stove.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Cathy</FONT></DIV>
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