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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>In the UK bassets are fairly rare. They are not
"popular" dogs.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Imagine my delight, then, when I met Mildred and
slave a couple of days ago while out walking - and finding out she lived
very close to me!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Imagine my surprise when I bought a special dog
guard from eBay, only for the seller to tell me (without knowing anything about
me or my dogs) she had four bassets!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Maybe they're catching on!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Sally, with Rolph and Clara,
UK</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>