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<body>Wish I had known about the Drool years ago. I've had bassets and labs since the late 80's and didn't learn about the drool until 5=6 years ago. I often think the our latest basset (Paisley) who is a rescue is way smarter than our lab. Both are great dogs but oh so different. Maggie lives to please and Paisley has lots of bassetude. More like she will get back to us on anything we want her to do. It amazes me how bassets can be short and still manage to get things off the counter. I always think I have things far enough away but every once in while Paisley manages to get something. Last thing was a new loaf of bread. Called the vet since I was worried about bloat. The vet laughed and asked if she had toasted and buttered it before she ate it. Of course Paisley had no ill effects. Just gave me the look we all all so familiar with. I vow to contribute to the drool more but it always seems like something comes ups. Being a care giver for my husband doesn't give me a lot of free time. Without my dogs I don't think I could cope with all the stress and demands of care giving. Drool to all that need it and I will try to not be just a reader of the Drool but will try to post more often. This is a great group and I love hearing about everyones bassets. <div><br /></div><div>val</div><div>vastrand@comcast.net</div></body></html>