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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>There are over 3,000 members on the DD list, most
with multiple dogs, so probably close to 10,000 Basset Hounds.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>There are a few members that write in with funny
stories on a regular basis, but a lot of members don't post unless they have a
problem and need help. That is why it seems that there are a lot of sick
Bassets. But when you look at the total number of Basset Hounds it is a
very, very small percentage that are ill.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>There are a few problems that Basset Hounds have
b/c of the way they are built, but almost every breed has some sort of breed
specific problem.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Suz</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>