Obama's First Dog Finalists: Labradoodle or Portugese Water Hound. Which do youy think he should pick?

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Obama's First Dog Finalists: Labradoodle or Portugese Water Hound. Which do youy think he should pick?

by ♥Nicole~M♥ Posted January 12, 2009 17:25:41

President-elect Barack Obama and his family are close to picking a First Dog.

He told George Stephanopoulos on ABC's This Week that his family "seem to have narrowed it down to a Labradoodle or a Portugese water hound.

"So we're now going to start looking at shelters to see when one of those dogs might come up," he said. "This has been tougher than finding a commerce secretary."

He also said his daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, are also adjusting well to their new school, Sidwell Friends.

"They seemed to thrive," he said. "I'm trying to figure out why it is that they don't seem to be fazed by anything. They just don't seem to be intimidated.

"People think you know, folks think I'm cool," he said. "They are a lot cooler than I am. They just don't seem to be intimidated."

Obama will be sworn in as president on Jan. 20.

Labradoodle

folks cool cooler intimidated obama sworn president jan 20 labradoodle

A Labradoodle is a crossbred or hybrid dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard or Miniature Poodle. Like most Labrador Retrievers and Poodles, Labradoodles are generally friendly, energetic and good with families and children (although as with any dog the temperament may vary between individuals). Labradoodles also often display an affinity for water and the strong swimming ability present in both their parent breeds.
Like their parent breeds, both of which are amongst the world's most intelligent dog breeds, Labradooodles are very intelligent and quite trainable. Labradoodles can be taught to obey verbal or sign language commands, or both, and remain commonly used as guide dogs for disabled or handicapped persons around the world.

Portugese Water Hound

commonly guide dogs disabled handicapped persons world portugese water hound

He is a trainable, pleasant companion, yet athletic enough to be a retriever, obedience worker or walking companion. Recognized in several European countries, he was granted full AKC recognition in 1984. Famous admirers of the breed include a real "water man," Jacques Cousteau, as well as landlubber Raymond Burr. The Portie's coat is comparatively "non-shedding" and is not as aggravating as some other breeds' to people suffering from allergies. Breeders pass a word of warning to today's owners: guard against obesity and give sufficient exercise.

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+22 / -3 raves Candi~playin January 12, 2009 18:17:54

Answered: None of the above
IDK....I want to first see proof he is eligible before he picks out a dog

I am not in favor of a Kenya POTUS
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chuck norris March 01, 2009 21:51:15

Answered: Portugese Water Hound
I love they Obama's Family. I think they should pick the Portugese Water Hound. But there both nice dogs. xxoo
16851469 January 31, 2009 21:41:18

Answered: I DONT CARE!
i'm not the one that got to clean up behind him
Irish Weatherman January 19, 2009 05:44:31 (edited)

Answered: I DONT CARE!
He needs to pick something cute and cuddly so while he is having those unconditional talks with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, there won't be much tension in the room.
andy January 19, 2009 01:27:12

Answered: I DONT CARE!
i could really care less if he gets any kind of animal.
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Wallwatcher2009 January 18, 2009 21:45:17

Answered: I DONT CARE!
I am more concerned with the security of America and well being of fellow Americans than what pooch the obamas have....it would behoove the media to STOP turning obama into an idol and wake up to the fact of priorities of condition our nation is and the challanges we are facing.
mikebyrd January 18, 2009 05:29:48

Answered: None of the above
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CMK January 18, 2009 04:23:38

Answered: I DONT CARE!
Yeah, I really don't care. I didn't care about any of the white house dogs. I love dogs, I think the labradoodle is cuter but seriously - I just don't care to try and match him up with a dog.
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LAA January 17, 2009 14:31:36 (edited)

Answered: None of the above
He doesn't really need a dog..........
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LYDIA(Λυδία<3Τζόι)~in Linki... January 17, 2009 13:11:03

Answered: Labradoodle
They are both really cute thought.
Pecker head January 17, 2009 11:52:17

Answered: None of the above
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LYDIA(Λ... to Pecker ... January 17, 2009 13:12:19

Oh my God...that's a dog???It looks like a troll or something...
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snell to LYDIA(Λ... February 12, 2009 20:30:58

....does look like a cross between 'many things'.....
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LYDIA(Λ... to snell February 13, 2009 13:54:25

Yeah!It's a hybrid!An agly one!
danjac1263 January 17, 2009 07:28:29

Answered: None of the above
bill clinton gave away the cat, and the dog got hit by a car and killed. lets just hope they take care of the animal at least. i dont think they do anything that isnt for show. i hope the dog is treated better than obamas illegal aunt in the boston slumhouse
poet4justice January 17, 2009 03:47:06

Answered: None of the above
but who am i to choose their dog
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jacalera ~Can You Say Lipton?~ January 17, 2009 03:28:53

Answered: I DONT CARE!
But whatever kind they get I hope it pisses in his shoes and leaves little 'presents' all over. Dogs are kind, intelligent, noble, loving creatures who deserve better than to be adopted just for p.r. reasons. What they need is the bull terrier X shitzu mix, ie, a bull-shitter.
danjac1263 to jacaler... January 17, 2009 22:29:35

then one of obamas goons will take a shovel to it
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boredcolliedogRomney/Jindal12 January 17, 2009 02:43:22

Answered: None of the above
Save the dogs!
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sue January 17, 2009 02:19:56

Answered: None of the above
neither one because there buying the dog to make image not the love for an animal
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boredco... to sue January 17, 2009 02:43:05

100% agreed!
If I remember correctly, he told his girls he would get them a dog IF they were to move into the White House. I could be wrong, but I am fairly sure that was the deal.
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Kebby January 17, 2009 00:54:13

Answered: None of the above
None they should get none because that dog will need time and attention they should wait as advised those pampered puppies he already has will not take care of that dog or love it. It will be left to some White House aide to care for the dog until needed for the Photo Op
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Kebby to Kebby January 17, 2009 03:47:49 (edited)

Besides every idiot who thinks that because he has one they must also have one will be the ruination of the breed he picks. IF he really has to have a dog/pet. He would be better off taking his girls to the local pound and have them pick one out. Thereby LEADING by example and bringing attention to the plight of shelter animals all over the country.
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boredco... to Kebby January 17, 2009 03:57:04

Yep!
nikki to Kebby January 17, 2009 06:30:18

not necessarily. HE may only want the dog for b.s. and PR reasons, but his children will love it and look after it. after all, they are the ones who wanted it in the first place.
Kingston Kate January 16, 2009 22:32:04

Answered: I DONT CARE!
I'm surprised the pick wasn't between a Rotweiler and a Pitbull.
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sarah_palin January 16, 2009 22:15:00 (edited)

Answered: I DONT CARE!
moderated...
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Mike January 16, 2009 20:27:49

Answered: I DONT CARE!
Like this is important! Who gives a rat's patoot what the nimrod gets for a dog. He already has Michelle so why does he want another one. LOL!!!
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Yoda January 16, 2009 20:04:53

Answered: Labradoodle
Labradoole; Why?,,,,,cuz it's a mut,,,,,just like him! How the heck can you take 2 different breeds and call it a purebred???? Makes no sense! But my vote goes to the mut!
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DrTim January 16, 2009 19:58:34

Answered: Labradoodle
I think they are very nice dogs!
(probly wont bite reporters)!!!
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Sammy the Hatchet January 15, 2009 22:44:55

Answered: Labradoodle
I have two. One is a first generation and weighs 110lbs and is a great dog. The other is a 3rd generation and weighs 25lbs.
Kebby to Sammy t... January 17, 2009 03:33:33

Why the difference in weight?
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Sammy t... to Kebby January 17, 2009 04:11:24

The larger one had a large lab and a standard poodle as direct parents. The the smaller one is third generation that started with miniature poodle parentage. Labradoodle can come in small, medium, or large.
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Kebby to Sammy t... January 17, 2009 04:15:04

Ok I have only ever seen the big ones
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Curious January 15, 2009 15:27:56

Answered: None of the above
If they don't already have a pet, now is not the time to get one. An animal is not an object to make you look good. It needs attention and love. One should only get an animal because they want a pet, in 4 years are they still going to hire someone else to take care of it?
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nikki January 15, 2009 03:55:36

Answered: I DONT CARE!
wtf. who even cares?? how is "what breed of dog shall i own"? more important (and getting more press time) than actual issues?
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phigmeta January 15, 2009 02:13:57

Answered: I DONT CARE!
after all his first dog he married years ago
danjac1263 to phigmeta January 17, 2009 07:30:48

why do they need a dog, michelles mother is moving in. isnt that enough ruckus?
phigmeta to danjac1263 January 17, 2009 07:32:53

she has too ... her house is getting foreclosed
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Zoso56 January 15, 2009 01:29:49

Answered: None of the above
Mini-Doxie!!!!
Yoda to Zoso56 January 16, 2009 20:06:02

I would say more like a dobie