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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Paddi B Basset doesn't sleep with us -- she prefers
the leather armchair with ottoman in the living room. (Which is a good thing,
because we did sleep with her and Billy one night and that was IT as far as I
was concerned! Two sideways bassets in the middle of the bed, both snoring!
YikeS!) </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>However, about the comforter/quilt washing/cleaning
cost -- I've discovered that most laundromats/coin op laundries have
triple-loader machines, and they will usually take a big comforter for not much
money.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Also, someone asked about how often to feed
bassets... when Paddi B arrived as a puppy our breeder told us that more small
meals were best since overloading the stomach can be associated with bloat.
Don't know if it's true but Her Majesty enjoys breakfast, lunch and dinner every
day. (She doesn't eat more of course -- we split it into three
parts.)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mary</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>& Paddi B, who would be glad to eat more.
Anytime. Really! And sleep in bed with you!</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>