*Sigh*

[Pam]

I heard earlier today that President-elect Obama is thinking of either a Labradoodle or a Portugese Water Dog as a new "First Pet." I really hope he goes with PWD, or this is going to create a run on *designer breed Labradoodles.* If he goes with a Labradoodle I hope it is a rescue. *sigh*

[caseysmom]

I don't know anything about a pwd but I will be upset if he goes with a labradoodle too....isn't Oprah talking to him or what?

[Freedom]

Yup, saw that in our morning news paper.

It DID say they are looking at shelters.

[caseysmom]

I wonder why they don't look for a standard poodle, why a labradoodle...bleh....

[Pam]

I wonder why they don't look for a standard poodle, why a labradoodle...bleh....

I would never come out and say that, but honestly that was my first thought. It is not like grooming (which might be an expense) would be a problem. Aside from that, who wouldn't want one? (OK I know I am a wee bit biased. )

[caseysmom]

I would never come out and say that, but honestly that was my first thought. It is not like grooming (which might be an expense) would be a problem. Aside from that, who wouldn't want one? (OK I know I am a wee bit biased. )

Me too

[Twisterdog]

I would never come out and say that, but honestly that was my first thought. It is not like grooming (which might be an expense) would be a problem. Aside from that, who wouldn't want one? (OK I know I am a wee bit biased. )

I agree. When I saw that headline today I told my employees, "He's thinking a labradoodle!" and their unanimous response was the same ... "What? A labradoodle!? You've got to be kidding!"

Plus, as far as grooming, labradoodles require just as much as standard poodles, at the same cost.

I am praying he goes to a rescue ... but I sense with two little girls, the "But we want a puppy, Daddy!" factor is going to be hard to overcome.

[caseysmom]

He has an opportunity to make himself an example...this country kills millions of animals every year, now with all eyes on him I sure hope he rescues.

[Pam]

He has an opportunity to make himself an example...this country kills millions of animals every year, now with all eyes on him I sure hope he rescues.

Me too. Maybe Oprah can enlighten him about puppy mills and designer breeds.

[Pam]

Sen Kennedy is suggesting the PWD as he owns two (just saw it on the news). Fonzie (Henry Winkler) is a Labradoodle owner who claims they don't shed. Sen. Kennedy challenges him on that as I do. I will sit on the edge of my seat to see how this plays out. For my part, I am hoping they choose the PWD or a labradoodle rescue.

[caseysmom]

I thought the shedding allergy thing was a myth, I thought it was their dander that caused allergies and the best thing to do is regular bathing?

[Alysser]

I just can't see him NOT going with a rescue. It's safe to say about half of America didn't want him as president. Calculate how many are dog lovers, rescuers, animal shelter volunteers, etc. Would he REALLY want to disappoint them? I just don't think it's worth it at all, it would be a dumb thing to do in my opinion. Rest assured he is staying away from BYB's because of a dog named Baby, he said he wants to do something about stopping puppymills and the like. He'd be contradicting himself if he did that!

I'm hoping he'll go for a rescue too, of course.

[Twisterdog]

He is on the cover of American Dog magazine this month, holding Baby, the three-legged bischon. It is, btw, a very good magazine, if you have never read it before.

[Karen]

He said at the beginning they'd be getting a shelter dog - we all know there are plenty of purebreds in shelters, and I doubt any little girl could resist when presented with a rescue doggie!

[scrain2329]

He said at the beginning they'd be getting a shelter dog - we all know there are plenty of purebreds in shelters, and I doubt any little girl could resist when presented with a rescue doggie!

agreed. there are lots of shelter babies that need help too. Whatever the decision; breed, age, anything... we all hope the same thing for the dog. A warm, happy family to grow old with : )