Looks like the Obamas got their dog!

[Kirsten]

Obamas choose Portuguese water dog called 'Bo'

As it seems, the Obamas have now found their First Dog, a six-month old Portuguese water dog puppy who was provided by Senator Ted Kennedy. This, however, is against the original promise to get a dog from the shelter.

Obviously the kids name him Bo. He looks cute. I wish him a happy life in the White House with his new family! Hope he will make the girls happy!

Kirsten

[k9krazee]

I'm glad to see that they're making a donation though.

Bo, you're one lucky boy!

[Kirsten]

Yes, I was also happy to read about the donation...

I guess these water dogs are not so easy to find? Obviously it's the only breed to which Malia is not allergic.

I'm glad that Bo has now found a new family and a good home, after things did not work in his first home.

Kirsten

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Awwww! 'Bo' is quite the cutie!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Can this dog get any cuter? I hope they join our board so we can get to know all of them better.

[Twisterdog]

He is very cute indeed!

I was of the understanding that even though the dog was a gift from Senator Kennedy, it was indeed a rescued dog, originally named Charlie.

[Grace]

I think he's adorable. I read he is a "second chance" dog, as he was returned from a previous home. Whatever - he's going into a loving family.

[Karen]

I hope everything works out for Bo and the family. I think it's good he's an "older" puppy, so has some manners under his belt, but the girls will still have a puppy to raise and learn from - and he'll have girls to play with, to use up some of his energy!

[blue]

Hope the breeder of the Obama dog fairs better then the breeder Biden got his pup from. Link.

Its to bad the Obama's didnt live up to their promise and get a shelter dog or a rescue, the donation seems like an empty gesture after the "gift" from the Kennedys. Hopefully its a large donation.

[RICHARD]

Its to bad the Obama's didnt live up to their promise and get a shelter dog or a rescue, the donation seems like an empty gesture after the "gift" from the Kennedys. Hopefully its a large donation.

MY thought about this is them not wanting a dog who may mess up the Obama's house.

"We'll get a dog when we move into the rental, that way he won't mess/crap up our rugs!"

[Pam]

Can this dog get any cuter? I hope they join our board so we can get to know all of them better.

I think we'd have a better chance of having Bo's former owner join us! Can you imagine how they feel now? They gave up a dog (for whatever reasons) and he will now reside in the White House!

I am oh so glad that they didn't choose a Golden Doodle. I get so upset when I hear of any breed having a "poo" or "oodle" tacked on the end, particularly when the breeding was intentional.

[lvpets2002]

Yes & this puppy came from a Breeder in Texas of the town name Boyd.. This town is about 1 1/2 hour east of me.. Yes the puppy was first adopted to a family in Washington DC & then Ted K. got the puppy & gave him to the girls.. Yes Bo is so cute.. I just love his cute white paws..

[RICHARD]

I get so upset when I hear of any breed having a "poo" or "oodle" tacked on the end, particularly

I had a Lhasa who ended up with and OODLE of POO tacked in to her end.
IT was matted in her hair and all yucky!

[Pam]

I had a Lhasa who ended up with and OODLE of POO tacked in to her end.
IT was matted in her hair and all yucky!

I guess I left myself wide open for that one! .... but who would ever think you would venture to the "dog side." I'm tellin' Eddie!!

[RICHARD]

but who would ever think you would venture to the "dog side." I'm tellin' Eddie!!

I had two dogs! A ShiTzu Terrier mix and a Lhasa.


I got tired of the terrier tracking dirt into the bed after his Midnight Treks!

I wonder that a PWD brings to the table!

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This is an obvious prediction.

Water Dog ownership will go up and you will hear about it later on?