I too have heard of the three to two "rule" more than once. I don't know if it is an official exception, an unwritten rule, or an old wives tale. In a courtyard villa you have so much privacy and a fenced yard to allow the dogs to run and potty, I can't see their being a problem (unless they are loud and unruly). If I were in your situation I would not hesitate to make the move, but I understand your concern.
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Oldcoach Ed
"You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails" "Be yourself - everyone else is taken"
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