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<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">Hi,</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">My question about how to breed Basset Hounds has stirred up quite a conversation between Breeders, Basset Rescuers,</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">and Droolers. I think its wonderful for everyone to have their say and no one seems to take offense. Many times issues</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">are resolved by discussion and this is more of what we need. The roles of Breeders and Rescuers are different and both</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">are appreciated for their work. Rescue is NOT easy as I understand it, and after reading Sandi's account of taking care</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">of pups that's not easy either. </FONT></EM><EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">I never wanted to be a Breeder, I just was asked if my Male </FONT></EM><EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">was available...</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">I just didn't know what it all involved to be honest with you. I've never owned a Basset before and never</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">knew anything about them...only that when I was growing up I would see their faces on "Hush Puppy" shoe boxes. I never</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">realized how they drool, smell, walk, talk, relax, play, EAT, sleep or any of their aliments. I am learning that the Basset</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"><EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">Rescue</FONT></EM> have many hounds because when people buy them they are not aware of their traits or behaviours which are really</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">normal. I know I was shocked at the constant starring and wanting food all the time! Its like a full time job. My hound</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">will do tricks galore, BUT only for treats. If I have a milk bone, he will do anything and I mean anything. They are</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">wonderful, delightful, comical dogs with intelligence. Many people have asked me how dumb is he? WHAT???? they</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">just don't understand or know about the Breed. I think when people want to buy a Basset the most powerful tool they</FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman">can have is EDUCATION...I know that now. </FONT></EM><BR>
<EM><FONT color=#953734 size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></EM> <BR>
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