Could This Be the Next First Puppy?

The Obama’s have 2 daughters… Stella and Susie should stay together… let each girl have their own pup and each pup have their own girl…

Take ‘em both! Don’t break up a family.

that family needs a good pit…

We adopted a Goldendoodle this summer rescued from an abusive situation. My husband is the biggest dog person in the world but I had never said yes due to severe dog dander allergies – my eyes swell so bad I have been in the ER before. We had dogsat our neighbor’s goldendoodle. Both the neighbor dog and our new fmaily member have NEVER had a single impact on my allergies. Their personalities are so great – I know the first family would be very happy with an option like this.

They should keep an eye out for a schnoodle (schnauzer X poodle) We have one and they truly are a hypoallergenic dog and fantastic with both children and adults. They are a dog who will just sit and cuddle and then also chase and play for hours as well.Our dogs friendly nature and cute face is loved by all who meet her. You can’t go wrong with a schnoodle.

I have two three-year-old Goldendoodles and they are terrific dogs. Loving, loyal, playful, cuddly, cute, smart, protective…the total package. I am allergic to pet hair and, hypoallergenic or not, I never have had any problems with these dogs. The President would be wise to get Goldendoodles, whether they be these two adorable puppies or not.

I missed Barney Bush.

Unfortunately much work to be done in overcoming racism in the US of A – but progress has been made – so we should be hopeful that a time will come when such nasty comments are a thing of the past.
WE CAN !

The golden doodle is a great choice. I have one and he is beautiful…all 70 lbs of him! They are extremely smart and don’t shed. Extremely lovable and loyal. The Obama girls will fall in love with one. (So will their mom and dad!)

Our pound recently had 5 labradoodles available. They were all adopted within 24 hours of being taken in by the humane society. I assumed that since the remaining 5 were less poodle and more lab, this is why they were given to the humane society, or perhaps the breeder got what he wanted from the litter and decided to let them go knowing they would be adopted. We have a “no kill” HS. Our little guy (one of the 5)is just adorable and we love him…could do without the puppy hassles but he is learning and quite intelligent and we realize it is just a breaking-in period. Keep looking, your puppy is out there!

Is it news? It must be, it was informative and hey, you read it. Bring it down folks, remember divided we fall!

Boy, once again the news entertainment weenies have hit the highlight of the day. Who cares what type of dog Obama’s want for a pet. It is not relevant to anything. This is more hype to make everyone love the Obama’s…sort of like last week’s story of Obama writing a letter to his daughters. What self respecting father would make public a letter to his daughters…Just like the Clintons…it is all a charade. Now give us some news…PLEASE.

beautiful puppies!

Cute, super cute.

Tom Adams – Sometimes a little good news is better then constant bad news. We are very well aware of the dire economy and the ongoing wars overseas. Are you looking for the same sad news? If thats the case, why not go over to your local shelter and find out why all those people are now out of work and living homeless. Because the President that you so admired over the last 7 years have jacked us up. For some of us, hearing something warming is better then looking into our 401k’s or stocks and realizing that we just lost another 1k overnight.

Come on naysayers, leave politics out of it. We are an animal loving nation and our new First Family is planning on rescuing a dog. Of course this is news, great news.

which taxpayer get to pick up dog poop?

I think we need to wish each other luck, BHO has enough money and power to do whatever he wants, he’ll never suffer like the rest of us.

Jim Rod – I think Cindy S gave up the protest at Bush’s doorstep or atleast changed her tactics a year or two ago. I think she ran for Congress.

I hope that President and Mrs. Obama take both dogs. It would be nice for their daughters not to mention I would not want to see the two puppies seperated from each other. Even dogs need the company of each other just as we do as humans.

So, would it so wrong for them to take BOTH puppies? They ARE shelter pups, and we need to be in the business of taking care of our abandoned animals.
I am sure that the ASPCA and HSUS would agree with me. I, for one, am for giving both these little darlings the best “home” in our land, the White House.

Some day I’d love to see a pit bull in the White House. That would really help change some ignorant people’s opinion of this great breed that has unfairly obtained a bad reputation. Unfortunately, they are definitely not hypoallergenic.

So this isn’t a “political punch” piece. Lighten up. Hopefully this raises awareness that you can get “breed” dogs or cute mutts @ shelters and there are “rescues” for EVERY breed.
If wearing J Crew causes their website to go down, maybe Malia and Sasha getting a rescue dog will help push families looking for a new pet (hint: older, already “trained” dogs are available thru shelters!) in that direction. I hope people won’t adopt a puppy thinking it’s “the next big thing” since the first kids are doing it. But if people are ready for the real responsibility and over a decade of love, shelters and rescues are OVER FILLED and animals are DYING (being KILLED), due to financial straits.

In response to:
Posted by: Steve | Jan 21, 2009 11:21:07 AM
“So who the heck cares? Get’em a cat in a dog suit for all I care.”
Steve, what were you doing reading about the puppies if you don’t care? Stay away from these sites if you do not care!
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Posted by: Chris
Some day I’d love to see a pit bull in the White House. That would really help change some ignorant people’s opinion of this great breed that has unfairly obtained a bad reputation. Unfortunately, they are definitely not hypoallergenic.
I bed to differ. the statistics are against your comment. Pit bull attacks are not a matter of “if”, but of “when”. Even the most docile and well behaved pitbull will sooner or later turn on someone, including its own master. It is their breed, temperament and genes…beware. But it is people like you who put others in danger. Not only other humans, but other innocent dogs. Many a pitbull who has lived with other dogs in the household have turned on the other dogs in the houshold. In Dade County, FL, they are “outlawed”. Believe me, it is their genes, make up, whatever you want to call it. They will attack; it is just a matter of time. I know what I’m talking about.

Does every single aspect of the Obama’s personal life have to be aired in the media every single day … This country is in trouble and we have serious things to think about. While the Obama children are living in the White House and being sent to the finest, most expensive private schools that money can buy, we have children living in “crack houses” in this country with no food on the table at dinner time. If the Obama’s want to make a difference for this country, their efforts could be better spent creating a system where neglected and abused children are sheltered, protected, fed, clothed, and given a chance at a decent education. The dogs in shelters are getting better care and consideration than many of the children of this country. Worrying about getting a dog for the White House is so trivial and ridiculous … given the present state of our country.

Check Out Web Md folks! They say there is No Such Thing As A Hypoallergenic Dog! Nice work ABC – Reporting the Facts… As Usual!

Take them both. Allow each daughter to take the time to nuture a loving relationship. This decreases arguments of who will do puppy chores.

Really, ladylabhunter??? “The dogs in shelters are getting better care and consideration than many of the children of this country.”?? When did they start LEGALLY gassing and killing the homeless children in this country. When was the last time a known child-killer received a small fine for his crime? When did it become legal to chain your child outside in sub-zero weather? Give me a break!!!

They should definitely take both the puppies and keep them together. They’ve already had a hard start to life so they would do better staying with each other. Two girls, two puppies … and plenty of places to run and people to take them for a run! Pure paradise for any shelter or abandoned dog.

Please take both puppies. These dogs are exactly what the Obama’s are looking for, shelter and non-shedding, hypoallergenic ( the most any dog can be). I believe that the Obama children will be better off with both puppies as it will teach responsibility and neither will have to the the favorite if there are two.

Cute puppies, but I sure hope that they are not holding dogs in hopes that it will be the “Obama dog”. There are already severl shelters doing this and it is a shame. Keeping dogs on speculation is not working in the interest of the dogs. Give these puppies great homes now and let them get on with learning and becoming a member of a family (any family) now.
The Obamas just moved and have hardly had time to settle themselves int their new lives… adding a puppy right now would not do them or a puppy justice. Give them time THEN the right pup will be there for them.

In mu opinion, the Obama’s should take both dogs. Why separate them? Each girl then would have their own pet. It’s a great way to teach responsibility to the girls. It would also show the country that Puppy Mill puppies are in great need of a good home….

These two pups are very cute. And, it would be great if the Obamas decided to adopt both. We adopted our dog from a local shelter, and I wish at the time I had taken two because he would now have a buddy when we are out or away to keep him company. If you have the space, money and means to have two dogs…go for it. We love our rescued dog; he has the greatest disposition and his breed is not known for being outgoing and friendly. I think he knows he’s a lucky mutt, and so are we.

I am so happy about the Obama’s decision to adopt. I have two adopted dogs now – 1 very large Pit (100 lb) male and 1 Rhodesian Ridgeback female and I believe adopted dogs know they have been rescued and are ever grateful for it. I am like the gentleman who would love to one day see a Pit Bull in the White House to dispel the reputation of the breed – best dog I’ve ever owned! Smart, Gentle, Loyal and Loving. And protective when I need him to be. They will know the right dog for them when they meet it and be a great example once again. Thanks Obamas.

this hypoallergenic dog myth has been totally debunked by science. the only people who perpetuate it are people who don’t understand the issue.
excerpts from a report on NPR:
Finding the perfect pup could be tricky, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology contends, because there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic breed.
Shaggy dogs often get a bum rap, but allergens are actually in skin, not hair, the academy explains. The amount of allergen dander varies drastically from dog to dog — even within each breed.
“Please don’t believe the Internet that there is a breed or some variety of breeds that are going to be safe for you,” says Dr. Robert Wood, director of pediatric allergy and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, “because that clearly is not the case.”
Several studies have shown a tremendous variability of allergen levels, even within breeds, Woods says. One study published in the journal Allergy in 2005 found that poodles had a huge range in the amount of allergen dander found in individual dogs. One poodle was a very low allergen producer, while another produced 60 times more allergens — almost the highest of all the breeds tested.
One solution is to find a flexible breeder or shelter and take a dog home on trial. Wood says an allergy sufferer should be able to tell within two weeks whether the dog will trigger a reaction.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97071783

Remember these are first time dog owners. Thinking it is smart to put two puppies within a home with inexperienced dog owners is setting both the family and the dogs up for failure.
In addition, a person will allergies may do just fine with one dog, but when you start adding more dogs the risks go up greatly.
I work in rescue and there is no way that we would advise any inexperienced owner to have two at the same time. They need individual attention and training.
My rule is: It is far better to have one dog and wish you had two than to have two and wish you had only one.

Mr President & First Lady, I’m a big supporter of Best Friends Society and if I could have more than the 2 cats I have today I would adopt many more but my household can’t support more so I donate whatever I can to help these animals have a good life. Please consider taken both of the labradoodles because after all we should never break apart families ;)

As a pet sitter I have cared for all varieties of animals including a labradoodle. I say go for it they are awesome dogs and Amos is the best!

I have worked in an animal shelter for the past 8 years and I would be disappointed in the Obamas supported the breeding of “designer dogs.” Just like all other mutts, regardless of the price tag you don’t know what you are getting. there is a good, no make that great, possibility that one or both of these dogs have aquired more golden retriever than poodle thus making them shed! These designer breeds are not, I repeat NOT, true breeds of dogs and the Obamas would be endorsing the reckless breeding of dogs for profit by selecting one, even as a rescue! If you want a mutt go to any shelter and you can find a ton! I encourage the Obamas to look on petfinder to find a porti rescue group, if that it what they truly want. Like others said before…inexperienced dog owners should NEVER adopt 2 dogs, and if they came to me for an adoption consultation I would recommend an young adult dog.