Curmudgeon’s Observation
Published on December 10th, 2025
What kind of dog doesn’t bark? A hush puppy.*
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* While there isn’t any breed of dog officially known as the Hush Puppy, the Hush Puppies Shoes mascot is the Basset Hound.




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