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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Hi Katherine,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>We had a Basset from a reputable show
breeder and he died at 6 from Cancer. We also have a basset my husband
picked up from a farmer when the wee thing was but 7 weeks old. She is 8
1/2 and according to the vet, very healthy. She stills rules the
house.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Reputable breeders should have an idea
on how long their line lives but nothing is certain. Just like with
people.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>You can help your basset live a long
healthy life by feeding good food, keeping vaccines to a minimum, and keep
chemical cleaners, herbicides and pesticides to a minimum (if you have to use
them at all).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Prices in our area from show breeders
are between 900 and 1500 dollars.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000>Cathy</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>