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<DIV><FONT size=3>Many years ago I entered my first Basset, Fred, in a local but
generally well regarded show. On examination the judge said " your Beagle
is a bit FAT".</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>My only reply as I left the ring in a huff was, "don't
call my Basset a Beagle". We didn't get placed in any of the following
classes</FONT> <FONT size=3> under different judges; I wonder
why.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Terry Wilbarston
England</FONT> </DIV></FONT> </BODY></HTML>