I asked about the possibility of a hedge for two reasons. First, I like privacy around my lanai and/or patio and secondly because I like the look of a neatly trimmed hedge. I was not thinking of my dog. We enjoy taking her for a walk and she looks forward to going. Leaving her alone in a fenced yard? I don't see any joy in that and I certainly would not let it determine what kind of home I wish to live in. When I asked my real estate rep. If I could have a hedge around my yard she said "as long as you keep it neat and do not let it grow over four feet tall, it is allowed" We will continue our search for the right designer home with a yard and before we sign the papers, we will make sure that the hedge we have in mind is legal and proper. We hope that it will be but, If not, I'm sure that we will enjoy living in TV with or without a hedge. Gotta go now, time for me and Rockee to take our before bedtime walk.