Obama's labradoodle - Page 1

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-first-puppynov11,0,7575925.story

interesting

 I just hope the cleaning staff does a thorough job on the residential quarters of the White House, or poor Malia will be having reactions from past doggy residents of the White House.

Hey, somebody in the country of Peru has already offered them a Peruvian Hairless Dog (that country's national pooch).  Hey, it's hairless AND toothless, so reporters should be safe from another finger attack (LOL).

Micky

schnauzer for sure never seen a yorkie that could be house trained .although the staff will deal with that end im sure.

Schnauzer, good lord, you'll see another bit reporter. I love how the lady in the lady in the article recommended a terrier.  Has she ever trained a terrier?

Tiny breeds are challenging but far from impossible to housebreak.  I know many well house broken yorkies.  A small dog might be the perfect companion for 2 young girls who might want to travel with their 4 legged friend.

Lately I have seen some absolutely ADORABLE, very nice young dogs from rescues and shelters with a hypoallergenic type coat, that look exactly like a the designer dogs people pay four figures for.  Since many people buy these "stylish" dogs and they are ending up in shelters, I'm sure the Obama family will find what they are looking for.  A shelter mutt in the White House, it's a bright new day indeed.

Well it seems as if he isn't making a real "educated" poke at this. I hope he asks and actually takes more advice from the experts, regarding the countries issues. (Praying this isn't Obama's sick idea of "Hope" and "change", see he's already got me hoping!) See what inexperience gets you? A Goldendoodle! Nice change, I was just starting to like the Paparazi eating Scottie dog. Cute little SOB.  

B sounds as if a "shelter dog" isn't good enough for his kids. Im sure somewhere in this vast country, a shelter somewhere, has the perfect pooch. If anybody has the resources to find it, he does. I'm sure shelters and probably even families would be willing to donate their dog to the White House. Wouldn't that be cool to turn on the TV and see your pooch strolling with the first family?

He could hire an "expert" for a couple weeks, set up and email account where the country cand send pics and info on their canidate for first dog. Maybe even let outsiders "vote" for their fave. In the end though, the expert should fly out with the kids to check out the top dogs and make sure the allergen issue is minimal and that the dog fits well with the girls. I'd hate to see the dog not turn out and "dissapear" one day.

I read in another interview directly from Obama that they were looking for a rescue?

Yes, they may be looking for a rescue. Like their good friend Oprah--probably against purebred dogs and their breeders--possibly in favor of MSN legislation.

When I was a child I was allergic to EVERYTHING  (I still am) -- but fortunately my parents took me to a very wise pediatrician who told them that getting rid of our dog would be more harmful to me than keeping him. We kept "Boots," a Heinz 57, until I was 18 and he was put down due to extreme old age. 

Radarsmom: I love your story! One of best and youngest (from 6 yo!) friend was allergic to animals. Never stopped them from owning Archie the Cat, or later, Jennie the Golden, and even later, Cindy the Horse.

I even think in this day and age, there is actually a spray that can help keep down the dander that causes the irritation. 

I think if they do go with a rescue it would send a wonderful message to the rest of the USA.