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Previous White House Dogs Have Served as Companions, Playmates, Publicity Props

Joking that the topic of his daughters' puppy-to-be has garnered as much attention as anything else since Election Day, Barack Obama described the family's selection process today at his first news conference as president-elect. Between addressing his plans for the economy and his transition to the White House, Obama noted that whatever dog they get will have to be hypoallergenic so as not to aggravate daughter Malia's allergies. He also confirmed that the family's intention is to adopt a... Full Story
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