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<DIV>Many many years ago my parents were very involved with Basset Hounds and
showing them. They were so involved my father was the president of our
local kennel club. They had dreams of breeding , showing and also owning
and running a boarding kennel. They bought their first brood bitch
from a very reputable breeder...as it turned out this dog NEVER came into
season, hence they could not breed her. The second bitch was given to them
from another breeder ...they bred her and she gave birth to ONE puppy...that
puppy was born with an umbilical hernia (correctable) which really added insult
to injury since there was only one. After those two experiences they gave
up on the idea and continued to rescue bassets instead which was a much more
rewarding experience for them and their children!!! </DIV>
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