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11-07-2008, 10:50 PM
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Let's also not forget that shelter/rescue dogs make great companions too!!
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EXACTLY.
He shouldn't BUY a pet. He should adopt a pet.
Malia has allergies? The pound has poodles and goldendoodles and bichons, etc.
In fact, petfinder.com would be a great resource for them to use...
In this world, there is really zero need to purchase an animal from a breeder unless you want to add to the current pet overpopulation and breed animals, too.
So, he wants to bring change? Let him differentiate himself from the other presidents who have chosen to go with purebred pooches. Let him encourage people to help the problem of overpopulation by setting an example.
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11-07-2008, 10:54 PM
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He shouldn't BUY a pet. He should adopt a pet.
Malia has allergies? The pound has poodles and goldendoodles and bichons, etc.
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Mutt or rescue dog 36%: My friend who handles mixed-breed lab rescues was extatic over this number.
Tippie, you are correct about the Goldendoodles. A coworker bought one for his kids and NO shedding.
ETA: http://www.electobamasdog.com/ (Rescue is a clear winner)
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11-07-2008, 10:59 PM
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If i had to pick from that list, then a golden retriever (we have many that are up for adoption at the humane society).
But since Malia has allergies I STRONGLY recommend a miniature poodle (not toy or teacup size, but a regular miniature poodle). I had one for almost 13 years & have severe allergies. It was the best dog I could ever ask for.
Chihuahuas are too high maintanence, plus they need to have a companion, so the Obamas would need to get two. They'd definitely regret getting a Chihuahua once they got a visitor to the White House! lol
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11-07-2008, 11:02 PM
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Have you ever noticed that no president seems to get a big dog? Must be to keep Puppy from knocking things over. Although, I have trouble thinking of a Secret Service man walking a poodle!
And as much as I love Bichons (and there are SEVERAL rescue groups for them, also!), they are notoriously hard to housebreak.
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11-07-2008, 11:07 PM
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Have you ever noticed that no president seems to get a big dog? Must be to keep Puppy from knocking things over. Although, I have trouble thinking of a Secret Service man walking a poodle!
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Photoshop anyone?
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11-07-2008, 11:07 PM
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Have you ever noticed that no president seems to get a big dog?
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I don't know if the gardener (or whoever) would be too happy to be picking up dog poop on the lawn of the White House all the time w/ a big dog. Smaller dogs can use puppy pads, and stay inside most of the time.
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11-07-2008, 11:11 PM
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Have you ever noticed that no president seems to get a big dog?
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Bill Clinton had a choclate lab...Buddy.
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11-07-2008, 11:13 PM
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Bill Clinton had a choclate lab...Buddy.
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I<3 Buddy.
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11-07-2008, 11:20 PM
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On the other hand: If anyone would like a 5-month-old flame-point Siamese kitty, neutered & with all of his shots, please let me know! He's very friendly & a virtual purring machine, but we're all very allergic. 
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11-07-2008, 11:35 PM
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I think it's high time we had a First Cat again. Have I mentioned I'm a cat person? 
If they want a dog, I do hope they adopt a rescue dog. A poodle would be perfect, as Malia is allergic - my husband is highly allergic to dogs, and he spent an entire evening in a house where a poodle lived, complete with said poodle jumping into his lap, and he had no allergic reaction at all.
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