Barak Obama - the new president of the United states of America..

In his speech today, he mentioned breifly his family, and said that when they move into the whitehouse they will be getting a new puppy...

Any guesses on the breed of dog this will be :)?

- i dont know why but a bassett hound came to mind

Labrador or an oodle X

cocker spaniel comes to mind. not really sure why?

Apparently one of his daughters has expressed an interest in a Golden Retriever/ poodle cross.

Think its a Goldendoodle, or something similar!

It's a crossbreed. ;-)

A mongrel then : )

No, technically a crossbreed is a combination of only two pure breeds; a mongrel has one or both parents who are themselves of more than one breed.

I agree a lab or a labradoodle...

I remember this article from a while back saying he wanted a Goldendoodle and PETA wrote to him saying don't buy a purebred dog (rolleyes)

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2008/07/peta-to-obama-i.html

I stand corrected then Jeangenie

Sounds like compensation for not seeing much of his kids for a while. Hope its not an impulse buy, after all will they have enough time to bring up a puppy?

Well I suppose the mention of a puppy is supposed to make everyone feel good - don't forget everything in his speeches is carefully manufactured.

I am sure the little soul will have the best of care though - they seem like a nice family.

Snowflake

PS As an orator he is truly impressive I think and reminds me of Jack Kennedy .......

Yes i worried when he said about a pup, the Lab jumped to mind, don't know why.
Lots going on over there i would be worried about his security now, Kennedy jumps to mind and what that family went through. 
Yvonne

Should get a Spanish Water Dog then if that's the type they want.  Have you seen the numerous health problems listed on America's health testing sites for cross Poodles such as these, not good reading.  Well actually it is as it proves what we've been saying on here all along that these crosses are no healthier than pedigrees!

Must admit my first worry when heard that he is to be the new president that he would have to ensure his and his families security!

apparently they want a labXpoodle.

sigh. he was doing so well... :)

> Should get a Spanish Water Dog then if that's the type they want

perhaps we should all post on his website to educate lol? and make suggestions? can't be to hairy or slobbery- what would the visiting dignitarys say? perhaps an american breed? (for the votes ya know ;)) a chesapeake bay retriever! to show his thanks for virginia and marylands votes :)

> Sounds like compensation for not seeing much of his kids for a while. Hope its not an impulse buy, after all will they have enough time to bring up a puppy?

it was first mentioned a long long time ago, so apparently he put it off till the election was over.

> Goldendoodle and PETA wrote to him saying don't buy a purebred dog (rolleyes)

PETA are a bit dim there...them being a cross and all...

the only thing i thought was odd in the speech i heard was that his children had 'won the right to have a puppy'!  I must admit that was when my ears really pricked up!!  I hope that they have researched everything they can about owning a puppy.  I don't care about status in people, you need to do your homework and have the time, commitment and care to own a puppy/dog.

> the only thing i thought was odd in the speech i heard was that his children had 'won the right to have a puppy'! 

perhaps he and his wife set them research etc to do to prove they could help look after one?

I can see him with a Weim, he is a sleek man and would suit this sleek looking gundog.

i hope so

actually i can see that...

At least the dog will have lots of room to run around in. I agree, he looks like a Weim kinda man.
What other dogs have been in the White House?
Has Downing Street ever had a canine occupant?

Winston Churchill had a poodle :-)

> What other dogs have been in the White House?
>

LOADS!!!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Presidential_pets

original names there from lyndon johnston...

He said the children had earned the right to have a pup when I watched on TV ;)

I could see him with a Lab :-)

I couldn't help thinking he's a smart man - get a pup when it's someone else's carpet getting pooed and wee'd on :-D :-D :-D

Wish I could have done that :-D

ETA Little-Un thinks it will be great them having a pup - now where'd he put that really important document on the financial situation??  Oh Darn it! the pup's gone and ate it again!

i reckon i will be like a chawawa r summit small after all it is for 2 little girls :)

> couldn't help thinking he's a smart man - get a pup when it's someone else's carpet getting pooed and wee'd on :-D :-D :-D

lol and a staff to clean it up

Apparently Joe Biden's wife told him they could get a "big dog" if elected.  Some of the British newspapers today had features on presidential pooches.  There was a nice photo of Dick Cheney's labradors dressed up as Darth Vader and Superman for a Halloween party last year.  This year they went as Batman and Robin. 

I read that one of the children has allergies so it might have to be one of the so-called hypo-allergenic breeds.

spanish water dog then but i bet they not heard of one of them

I think that whatever they decide on that they don't promote it.
Can you imagine the American public all wanting the same breed or cross.
Even if they get one from rescue i think they should say it is a poodle cross or something rather than say its a designer breed or what ever silly name has been made up.

I personally fear for all those who will try and get the same type of dog and not know what they are doing and instead of rescuing they will look to pet shops, byb and puppymills.

Article in the Times today - says that by making a choice he will alienate some voters because dog owners tend to be breed biased.  The article suggests a 'rodenliegh scruffy' (must have spelt that wrong because I can't google it)  reputed to be the brightest dog - it can learn up to 15 words!  Then it mentions that getting a dog to talk is a  popular interest over there at the moment!!!  :-o  Have I just landed on another planet.  I was thinking my dog knows more than 15 words - didn't know there was a limit.  Not sure they meant commands.  Perhaps I had better reread the article.

I read in one of the tabloids today that he was getting a westie as they are non-allergenic.  Are they???

Never heard that - there is another little white dog which has a woolly coat that is said to be non-allergenic - can't remember the breed just now - don't know what is the matter with my brain this morning.

change of subject.
what will happen when the pup pee's in the ovel office?   ( tonge firmly in cheeK ) LOL

A maltese? A lil white dog- or a Bichon

Link to info on Hypoallergenic dogs: http://westie.thecassiopeia.com/hypoallergenicdogs.html

> perhaps an american breed? (for the votes ya know ;)) a chesapeake bay retriever! to show his thanks for virginia and marylands votes :)

What about the American Water Spaniel http://www.americanwaterspanielclub.org/Breed/Breed%20Standard.htm http://www.tfb.com/~fordcaws/LINDA8.htm