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a number of people have mentioned that they have other breeds of dogs in
their homes in addition to bassets. the most recent example i
noticed was the poster with a basset and a bloodhound. Bloodhounds
need a LOT of exercise as do many other dog breeds.<br><br>
now bassets are a great breed but they do have their weaknesses.
They do have this tremendous aversion to exercise(now I'm exaggerating,
of course!)<br><br>
How do people manage the varying exercise requirements of their different
dogs?</blockquote><br>
We have two Bassets (Molly and Emily) and two Jack Russells (Tucker and
Katie). We let everyone out into the fenced back yard and let them run
around together. Molly (age 11) is at the point where she's content to
watch the younger ones play -- and Tucker (age 10) is getting to that
point. Emily (age 7) and Katie (4-1/2) have a grand old time chasing each
other around the yard, over the patio, through and around the rose beds,
then up, over, and under the chaise (which is usually Molly's territory,
though she's not at all averse to sharing). Emmy has no problems keeping
up with Katie -- but she's always been fast and lithe for a Basset. When
they're done, they jump up on the chaise to keep Molly company.
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