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<DIV>I've gotten some private e mails after my AKC post. Some people got the wrong message from that post so I want to clarify:</DIV>
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<DIV> I didn't intend to bad mouth responsible show breeders. They are the only ones out there insuring that bassets continue to look and act like bassets. They also work very hard to make sure any hereditary health issues are not passed on in the dogs they produce. They also will take back any dog they have produced for any reason. Their dogs don't end up in rescue....if for some strange reason they did, one call to that breeder and the breeder would be happy to take their dog back. You can't paint all breeders with the same brush. I have very good friends who show and breed bassets. They also do a lot to assist rescue efforts. I have enjoyed spending some time in the show ring myself.
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<DIV>It's AKC I have a problem with.</DIV>
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<DIV>Melissa</DIV></DIV>
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