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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000 size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman"
color=#000000 size=3>I agree do not rip out carpets and start an entire house
remodel because of drool! NO NEED! Before you know it you will be loving
the drool and it will<BR>not even matter! Anitra<BR></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000 size=4>When our Maggie was a pup she
drooled copious amounts. It got slung everywhere and around her
nose. If you didn't pay attention she would wipe it on us.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000 size=4>Now, at 9, she doesn't drool much
at all and the other 3 bassets don't drool much.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000 size=4>But, I have never gotten use to
drool much less love it. Actually it nauseates me a
little.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000 size=4>Spring shedding season doesn't
thrill me much either. Nor does the line around the walls and cabinets
that is Basset height.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000 size=4>What I do love are the
expressions and the personalities. The positives weigh in higher
then the negatives of Basset ownership. They are delightful
dogs.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000 size=4>However, for all those who may be
thinking about getting a Basset, be sure you know what you are getting
into. If your one who always wants your house to look like company
is coming the Basset may not be for you.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Baltimore color=#800000 size=4>Cathy Blatz<BR><A
href="http://www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com">www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com</A><BR><A
href="http://www.geocities.com/clubbasset/index.html">http://www.geocities.com/clubbasset/index.html</A><BR><A
href="http://www.dachshund-wpdc.org/">http://www.dachshund-wpdc.org/</A></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>