A new Dog in the Whitehouse

[Brymitt]

A Great Dane because they make a great statement but are gentle & loving with low energy which are great for a busy lifestyle. Therefore the time spent with them doesn't have to be about play.

If the allergies are mild, the girls will be fine with a Dane. I have allergies & have been fine with our 2 dogs & cat. I detest resorting meds unless washing my hands & face doesn't bring it under control.

Also it should NOT be one of the standard AKC recognized show colors. This makes as much a statement as the dog itself.
Take the Blue Merle (Grey with Black spots) for example: You get some Merles when trying to breed for a Harlequin (White with Black spots) A few decades ago they were drowned as being undesirable. Now the AKC recognizes them as Harlequin breeding stock but still can't be in shows.

[IRescue452]

Hadn't they already settled on a labradoodle months ago? I do believe allergies are involved.

[Karen]

They have talked about adopting a rescue dog, so it will probably be whichever one they fall in love with and is non-shedding so their allergies won't be aggravated.

[pomtzu]

I too heard that they will pick a rescue, and yes, one of the girls has allergies. The Dog Whisperer was recommending a Bichon - how about that Sandie?? Then again I heard someone suggest a PitBull and name it Lipstick!

[beeniesmom]

I think he's getting a shelter dog

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/pol...in.fallout.cnn

[lvpets2002]

I too heard that they will pick a rescue, and yes, one of the girls has allergies. The Dog Whisperer was recommending a Bichon - how about that Sandie?? Then again I heard someone suggest a PitBull and name it Lipstick!

Thank you for my good laugh today.. A PitBull named LipStick.. I am chuckling my head off..

[Karen]

Barack Obama, it is being reported all over the media today, said they would definitely be getting a shelter dog - and that it would probably be " a mutt - just like me!"

Hee hee - I often refer to myself as a "good old mutt - I mean American mixed breed" - and if pressed, list of several of the nationalities that are present in my family tree!

[Giselle]

That's AWESOME I'm so happy to hear that!!!

[Randi]

They should get a rescue/shelter dog, and a couple of kitties too. And why not join PT while they're at it!

[Karen]

They should get a rescue/shelter dog, and a couple of kitties too. And why not join PT while they're at it!

No kitties, as allergies are a factor, sadly!

It'll be a big enough adjustment moving to a new house in a new state and moving to a new school, hopefully the canine they choose will help transition everyone better.

[Kirsten]

Barack Obama, it is being reported all over the media today, said they would definitely be getting a shelter dog - and that it would probably be " a mutt - just like me!"

That's great news!

Too bad that they can't have any kitties, though...

Obama Wants Shelter Dog: 'They're Mutts Like Me'


Kirsten

[carole]

Yes i saw him on the telly saying that, i thought it was rather good, i sure hope he goes ahead and gets his shelter puppy, that would be awesome and a great example for everyone.

[sammy101]

Read this story!

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/reuters/0...d_us_obama_dog

[Giselle]

Cute, but no They can adopt virtually any dog in this country. There are plenty of "hypoallergenic" breed/breed mixes up for adoption in this country. If they search, they will find.

Ohhh, they just need to adopt!!

[shirley]

i think a chihuahua would be a good dog they are ok for people that might have astma and obhma has two girl's and they could dress up a chihuahu up
they are loving and they are small and they are smart and they can live in all homes and even apt;s . you can take them eny were.