Comments on: Obama: Dog search harder than finding a Cabinet member http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: sneezy in seattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234499 sneezy in seattle Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:36:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234499 Please, if the girls are allergic don't get a labradoodle! These dogs are a cross between a poodle and lab and DO NOT produce consistently non-shedders. Half of any given litter will end up shedders and you simply can't tell when they are puppies. You have to wait until they are grown to see the true coat. I've met several labradoodles and all the owners have admitted that their dogs do indeed SHED. A rescued labradoodle most likely needs a home because the allergic owners have discovered they have a shedding dog they just can't live with. This labradoodle fad started as a marketing gimmick when some folks in Australia set out to breed a non-shedding guide dog, but then had a ton of reject puppies to get rid of that were shedders. They found they could charge $2500 -- so even though they gave up on the guide dog idea, they continued the scam. My advice to the Obama family is to go with an older breed that is a tried and true non-shedder -- a standard poodle for instance, and if that just doesn't fit the "image" then they might also look into an Irish Water Spaniel, a really gorgeous ancient breed with a naturally smooth lab-like face and tail and a top knot and body of ringlet NON-SHEDDING hair. Please, if the girls are allergic don't get a labradoodle! These dogs are a cross between a poodle and lab and DO NOT produce consistently non-shedders. Half of any given litter will end up shedders and you simply can't tell when they are puppies. You have to wait until they are grown to see the true coat. I've met several labradoodles and all the owners have admitted that their dogs do indeed SHED. A rescued labradoodle most likely needs a home because the allergic owners have discovered they have a shedding dog they just can't live with. This labradoodle fad started as a marketing gimmick when some folks in Australia set out to breed a non-shedding guide dog, but then had a ton of reject puppies to get rid of that were shedders. They found they could charge $2500 - so even though they gave up on the guide dog idea, they continued the scam. My advice to the Obama family is to go with an older breed that is a tried and true non-shedder - a standard poodle for instance, and if that just doesn't fit the "image" then they might also look into an Irish Water Spaniel, a really gorgeous ancient breed with a naturally smooth lab-like face and tail and a top knot and body of ringlet NON-SHEDDING hair.

]]> By: Craig Nazor http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234466 Craig Nazor Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:59:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234466 That is going to be one lucky little dog, to have such a fine family to live with! That is going to be one lucky little dog, to have such a fine family to live with!

]]> By: Diego http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234462 Diego Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:56:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234462 As a fellow allergy sufferer, I appreciate the Obamas putting these great hypoallergenic breeds up front for the media to see! Any poodle hybrid is usually great for those with dog allergies, and the Portuguese water dog is a close relative with a similar intellectual, playful personality. As a fellow allergy sufferer, I appreciate the Obamas putting these great hypoallergenic breeds up front for the media to see! Any poodle hybrid is usually great for those with dog allergies, and the Portuguese water dog is a close relative with a similar intellectual, playful personality.

]]> By: Linda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234453 Linda Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:51:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234453 Get a Puggle. It's a mid size dog - part begle part pug and the best friend you can have. Be sure it is a female dog, tho. Get a Puggle. It's a mid size dog – part begle part pug and the best friend you can have. Be sure it is a female dog, tho.

]]> By: No Hillary = No Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234447 No Hillary = No Obama Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:46:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234447 That's because Obama is an elist. A true animal lover doesn't need the pick of the litter. That's because Obama is an elist. A true animal lover doesn't need the pick of the litter.

]]> By: liz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234446 liz Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:46:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234446 I know it's kind of silly, but this is the best thing about the transition. Better then the economy and cuter then all get out. If only everything was this way. I know it's kind of silly, but this is the best thing about the transition. Better then the economy and cuter then all get out. If only everything was this way.

]]> By: Karen - Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234443 Karen - Missouri Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:44:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234443 Why not adopt a greyhound? They fit the criteria. Why not adopt a greyhound? They fit the criteria.

]]> By: Home of the Free http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234442 Home of the Free Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:43:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234442 Take your time Mr. President and make sure it's the right fit. Take your time Mr. President and make sure it's the right fit.

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234430 Matt Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:28:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234430 When I heard him reference the dog in his acceptance speech, I had no idea it'd become news later... ...Prolly should keep score as to how many Muslim, Socialist, etc. comments I see... got nothing better to do... When I heard him reference the dog in his acceptance speech, I had no idea it'd become news later...

...Prolly should keep score as to how many Muslim, Socialist, etc. comments I see... got nothing better to do...

]]> By: R. Triano http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234426 R. Triano Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:25:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234426 A border collie or Australian shepherd are wonderful dogs. A border collie or Australian shepherd are wonderful dogs.

]]> By: Hope http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234421 Hope Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:20:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234421 Very interesting, I have to start learning about Dogs to catch up with all this fiasco. Very interesting, I have to start learning about Dogs to catch up with all this fiasco.

]]> By: Use the dog to find Obama's illegal immigrant aunt... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234418 Use the dog to find Obama's illegal immigrant aunt... Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:19:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234418 Where is she? Who's hiding her illegally? She was deported by a judge 4 years ago but continued to live in Public Housing at taxpayer expense. Now she's disappeared somewhere in th US. CNN--find the criminals that are hding her and get her on the next boat back to Kenya where she belongs. Stop suppressing this story. Where is she? Who's hiding her illegally?

She was deported by a judge 4 years ago but continued to live in Public Housing at taxpayer expense.

Now she's disappeared somewhere in th US. CNN–find the criminals that are hding her and get her on the next boat back to Kenya where she belongs. Stop suppressing this story.

]]> By: Annie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234416 Annie Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:18:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234416 Labradoodle!! We have one...not hard being smarter than a Rep....but could be smarter than Obama, which is saying a lot May be hard finding one at a shelter....but there are some cuties at chicago labradoodles. Marley Boy is a dog to to die for....would love one of his! Labradoodle!! We have one...not hard being smarter than a Rep....but could be smarter than Obama, which is saying a lot

May be hard finding one at a shelter....but there are some cuties at chicago labradoodles. Marley Boy is a dog to to die for....would love one of his!

]]> By: Sarah White http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234415 Sarah White Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:17:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234415 One more thing, the world loves you and your family........think of the message you would send if you and your family adopted a shelter or rescue dog..............Good luck with whatever you choose, I know you all ( especially the girls) will totally spoil him or her! One more thing, the world loves you and your family........think of the message you would send if you and your family adopted a shelter or rescue dog..............Good luck with whatever you choose, I know you all ( especially the girls) will totally spoil him or her!

]]> By: Mr Prez - you have found your dog already http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234414 Mr Prez - you have found your dog already Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:15:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234414 Why look for a barking dog now, you have your Mother-In-Law moving in --- Why look for a barking dog now, you have your Mother-In-Law moving in -

]]> By: melissa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234413 melissa Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:14:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234413 There is no way they are going to find a water dog or a labradoodle at the pound! Please! Those are very expensive specialty pets. They either have to get the pure breed they want, or get a shelter mutt. . . so typical to try to have it both ways! There is no way they are going to find a water dog or a labradoodle at the pound! Please! Those are very expensive specialty pets. They either have to get the pure breed they want, or get a shelter mutt. . . so typical to try to have it both ways!

]]> By: Sarah White http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234412 Sarah White Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:13:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234412 Please, please, please really look into giving a rescue dog a "forever home"! Or if a laberdoddle is what you want see about their rescue organizations, all breeds have one. With so many family pets being turned into shelters because of the economy the pain of having to lose your pet in the first place (and can you imagine the pet, having a warm cozy bed, and a loving family one day and the next day find yourself in a noisy, overcrowded shelter? I find it so sad, It must be unbearable for both owner aqnd their pet. Think about it.......it breaks my heart. I have an 11 year old Boston Terrier & think of how terrified he would be.....I can't even think about it., Thank you for your consideration, Sarah White PS I appreciate your consideration, One of your biggest fans ( just ask anyone who knows me:) Please, please, please really look into giving a rescue dog a "forever home"! Or if a laberdoddle is what you want see about their rescue organizations, all breeds have one.

With so many family pets being turned into shelters because of the economy the pain of having to lose your pet in the first place (and can you imagine the pet, having a warm cozy bed, and a loving family one day and the next day find yourself in a noisy, overcrowded shelter? I find it so sad, It must be unbearable for both owner aqnd their pet. Think about it.......it breaks my heart. I have an 11 year old Boston Terrier & think of how terrified he would be.....I can't even think about it.,

Thank you for your consideration,

Sarah White

PS I appreciate your consideration,

One of your biggest fans ( just ask anyone who knows me:)

]]> By: Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234405 Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:08:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234405 Both those breeds need lots of room to run and time to run. Not very cuddly house dogs, but whatever. They will find that out. Both those breeds need lots of room to run and time to run.

Not very cuddly house dogs, but whatever. They will find that out.

]]> By: Katie Warshauer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234396 Katie Warshauer Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:59:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234396 I would like to correct Mr. Obama. There is a Portuguese dog breed, but it is the Portuguese Water DOG. They are not hounds. However, I think that a PWD would fit in great with his family. I have two, and I am VERY happy! I would like to correct Mr. Obama. There is a Portuguese dog breed, but it is the Portuguese Water DOG. They are not hounds. However, I think that a PWD would fit in great with his family. I have two, and I am VERY happy!

]]> By: Gene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234393 Gene Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:55:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234393 I'm surprised the search for a dog is taking so long. With thousands being killed everyday, I would have thought that the Chicago city pound would have immediately sent Obama a list of a couple hundred compatible dogs, with photos. I'm surprised the search for a dog is taking so long. With thousands being killed everyday, I would have thought that the Chicago city pound would have immediately sent Obama a list of a couple hundred compatible dogs, with photos.

]]> By: Tom Loxas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234387 Tom Loxas Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:50:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234387 How great that our new pres wants to adopt from a shelter. This should spark some adoptions! How great that our new pres wants to adopt from a shelter. This should spark some adoptions!

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234386 Joe Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:49:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234386 As millions of American people are struggling to pay their foods and bills in this financial and economic difficulties, all our President-Elect and his family and liberal media care are to spend all man powers and resources to find the first "DOG" for the incoming family. Is the first dog so important? There are hundreds of thousands of strayed dogs around the country, just pick any of them for OB. As millions of American people are struggling to pay their foods and bills in this financial and economic difficulties, all our President-Elect and his family and liberal media care are to spend all man powers and resources to find the first "DOG" for the incoming family. Is the first dog so important? There are hundreds of thousands of strayed dogs around the country, just pick any of them for OB.

]]> By: WIlly Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234382 WIlly Brown Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:45:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234382 How about Snoop Dog? How about Snoop Dog?

]]> By: cj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234370 cj Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:33:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234370 News Worthy? This is the most amazing infatuation that I have ever seen, the media with the Obama's. This should be in Dog Fancy not on CNN, maybe MSNBC but not CNN. News Worthy? This is the most amazing infatuation that I have ever seen, the media with the Obama's. This should be in Dog Fancy not on CNN, maybe MSNBC but not CNN.

]]> By: MrManhattan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234361 MrManhattan Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:26:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234361 This is what I don't understand about this Purebred/Pound Puppy argument. In today's economy, there are probably plenty of purebreds being abandoned by their owners. Win-Win-Win: The Obama kids get their purebred, One less dog is in a shelter, and Obama has solved at least one problem caused by the Bush Administration. This is what I don't understand about this Purebred/Pound Puppy argument. In today's economy, there are probably plenty of purebreds being abandoned by their owners.

Win-Win-Win:

The Obama kids get their purebred,

One less dog is in a shelter, and

Obama has solved at least one problem caused by the Bush Administration.

]]> By: Joe Green http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234357 Joe Green Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:23:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234357 Retired Racing Greyhound. Why pay money for a dog when the tracks throw away beautiful dogs every day, already trained and housebroken. And they are the sweetest dogs in the world, if a bit emotional. Retired Racing Greyhound.

Why pay money for a dog when the tracks throw away beautiful dogs every day, already trained and housebroken.

And they are the sweetest dogs in the world, if a bit emotional.

]]> By: Puff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234356 Puff Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:21:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234356 Now I know for sure he is an idiot!! Now I know for sure he is an idiot!!

]]> By: cathy smithson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234349 cathy smithson Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:16:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234349 Note to Mr. President: Those are not Medium Sized dogs! Note to Mr. President: Those are not Medium Sized dogs!

]]> By: Leigh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234348 Leigh Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:16:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234348 I vote for the Portuguese Water Dog! No way a Labradoodle or any other kind of doodle. I vote for the Portuguese Water Dog! No way a Labradoodle or any other kind of doodle.

]]> By: Brenda C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234345 Brenda C Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:15:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234345 Come on George I'm tired of the media bashing Obama over this dog thing. Leave him alone. Why do you continue to hound him and ask him these hard questions when you know he can't make a comment about it until Jan 20th? Only one President at a time George! Come on George I'm tired of the media bashing Obama over this dog thing. Leave him alone. Why do you continue to hound him and ask him these hard questions when you know he can't make a comment about it until Jan 20th? Only one President at a time George!

]]> By: Labradoodle Owner with Allergies http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234342 Labradoodle Owner with Allergies Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:14:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234342 May I suggest a Labradoodle, particuraly an F1B? These breeds are part standard poodle and part labrador retreiver. They have great temperments, are great with children and are quick learners, loyal, playful, etc. They resemble the Portugese Water Dog but are less demanding. Remember, no dog is truly hypo-allergenic, as I have learned. I suffer from asthma and it took two months to acclimate myself to the dog. Grooming helps! May I suggest a Labradoodle, particuraly an F1B? These breeds are part standard poodle and part labrador retreiver. They have great temperments, are great with children and are quick learners, loyal, playful, etc. They resemble the Portugese Water Dog but are less demanding. Remember, no dog is truly hypo-allergenic, as I have learned. I suffer from asthma and it took two months to acclimate myself to the dog. Grooming helps!

]]> By: t http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234325 t Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:05:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234325 A DOG????????????????? SO FREAKIN WHAT A DOG????????????????? SO FREAKIN WHAT

]]> By: jani http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234319 jani Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:03:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234319 I realize that the Obama's have more on their minds than choosing a dog, but it worries me that it's taking so long and that the dog search appears to be getting the same scrutiny as a human being would. I love dogs and hope that whatever their choice is that they will remember that no one is perfect (even dogs) and that dogs do not have the intelligence of humans. Jani Richland I realize that the Obama's have more on their minds than choosing a dog, but it worries me that it's taking so long and that the dog search appears to be getting the same scrutiny as a human being would.

I love dogs and hope that whatever their choice is that they will remember that no one is perfect (even dogs) and that dogs do not have the intelligence of humans.

Jani
Richland

]]> By: t http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234318 t Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:02:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234318 OK CNN IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR OOOOOOOOOOOH OBAMA HES SO WONDERFUL, IF HAD LONG HAIR AND A BEARD WE WOULD CALL HIM JESUS........ OK CNN IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR OOOOOOOOOOOH OBAMA HES SO WONDERFUL, IF HAD LONG HAIR AND A BEARD WE WOULD CALL HIM JESUS........

]]> By: MIMI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234317 MIMI Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:01:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234317 WHAT A HEART WARMING RESPONSE FROM PRESIDENT ELECT BARACK OBAMA - I THINK BOTH FIRST DAUGHTERS WILL BE ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED WITH WHICHEVER MOM/DAD PICK - SO SWEET WHAT A HEART WARMING RESPONSE FROM PRESIDENT ELECT BARACK OBAMA – I THINK BOTH FIRST DAUGHTERS WILL BE ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED WITH WHICHEVER MOM/DAD PICK – SO SWEET

]]> By: D. Enfield http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234307 D. Enfield Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:56:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234307 The President-Elect's best pick for a dog must be A Bischon. It meets the needs of the children's ages. It is a very friendly, dog , small enough to sleep on the bed, barks when strangers appear, sweet disposition, easy to train and equally loving to both girls and others. The President-Elect's best pick for a dog must be A Bischon. It meets the needs of the children's ages. It is a very friendly, dog , small enough to sleep on the bed, barks when strangers appear, sweet disposition, easy to train and equally loving to both girls and others.

]]> By: sue bloom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234305 sue bloom Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:55:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234305 I believe they mean "Portugese Water Dog". I believe they mean "Portugese Water Dog".

]]> By: Eric Green http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234300 Eric Green Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:52:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234300 Way to go Sasha and Malia!! To correct them it would be a Portugese Water Dog which the Kennedys' are very fond of. Sen. Ted Kennedy has some nice ones so maybe he will get one for you guys? Either way dont be pressured into getting one from a shelter....Find a reputable breeder and get the best you can get........... Way to go Sasha and Malia!! To correct them it would be a Portugese Water Dog which the Kennedys' are very fond of. Sen. Ted Kennedy has some nice ones so maybe he will get one for you guys? Either way dont be pressured into getting one from a shelter....Find a reputable breeder and get the best you can get...........

]]> By: Juan Grain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234289 Juan Grain Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:46:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234289 Get a Rottweiler, They make great family dogs and the media won't be sticking their hands in it's mouth! And it willbe able to play with the Biden's dog on a level playing field:) Get a Rottweiler, They make great family dogs and the media won't be sticking their hands in it's mouth! And it willbe able to play with the Biden's dog on a level playing field:)

]]> By: Sandy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234284 Sandy Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:40:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234284 Great choices (I'd choose the Portie)!! Either way, I hope someone likes to throw sticks and balls:) Great choices (I'd choose the Portie)!! Either way, I hope someone likes to throw sticks and balls:)

]]> By: Pat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234266 Pat Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:26:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234266 Sounds like a great choice. Sounds like a great choice.

]]> By: Alice Winfree Bowron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234262 Alice Winfree Bowron Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:23:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234262 Brilliant! Both dogs are adorable & very special - and, BRAVO to our beloved Prez Elect for keeping with his shelter-dog pledge!!!! Brilliant! Both dogs are adorable & very special – and, BRAVO to our beloved Prez Elect for keeping with his shelter-dog pledge!!!!

]]> By: john from sandiego http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234257 john from sandiego Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:19:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234257 he already has two lap dogs...biden and durbin.. he already has two lap dogs...biden and durbin..

]]> By: Patrick Keen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234235 Patrick Keen Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:03:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234235 Haters of Obama, Here is a good one....Obama demeaning his cabinet members...and a dog taking more efforts to search than the commerce secretary......WOW. On your marks, get set.....GO!!!!!!! Haters of Obama,

Here is a good one....Obama demeaning his cabinet members...and a dog taking more efforts to search than the commerce secretary......WOW.

On your marks, get set.....GO!!!!!!!

]]> By: legal in nc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234232 legal in nc Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:59:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234232 Filling his cabinet was easy because he just used Clinton and Bush people to fill those positions. When finding a family pet he has to take into account what his "finally proud of America" wife, his "privately schooled" spoiled kids, and his "mooching of the taxpayers" mother in law think. Filling his cabinet was easy because he just used Clinton and Bush people to fill those positions.

When finding a family pet he has to take into account what his "finally proud of America" wife, his "privately schooled" spoiled kids, and his "mooching of the taxpayers" mother in law think.

]]> By: Texas Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234230 Texas Teacher Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:56:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234230 The shelter is a wonderful place to look for a dog... all kinds come through all the time! :) You might have to go a few times until the right dog finds you, but it is inevitable that one will. Good luck, girls... I hope you find just the right one. Now, I can hardly wait for some bozo to say something to the effect... "why are we wasting time on this issue!" Why? Because the first family is not so very different from any other family in the Nation! The girls want a dog... and the children all over the country are wondering what they will find and settle on... then... what will they name it! It's putting a human face on the "first family".... :) and allows the children and adults of this country to identify with them. The shelter is a wonderful place to look for a dog... all kinds come through all the time! :) You might have to go a few times until the right dog finds you, but it is inevitable that one will. Good luck, girls... I hope you find just the right one.

Now, I can hardly wait for some bozo to say something to the effect... "why are we wasting time on this issue!" Why? Because the first family is not so very different from any other family in the Nation! The girls want a dog... and the children all over the country are wondering what they will find and settle on... then... what will they name it! It's putting a human face on the "first family".... :) and allows the children and adults of this country to identify with them.

]]> By: Salt & Pepper http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234229 Salt & Pepper Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:56:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234229 A black labador is the only way to go. We've had 4 over the years and they listen and behave very well. Also, they are great companions. (Don't get one unless you have a high energy level!) A black labador is the only way to go. We've had 4 over the years and they listen and behave very well. Also, they are great companions. (Don't get one unless you have a high energy level!)

]]> By: Meka http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234228 Meka Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:55:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234228 I voted for President-elect Obama, for his High Degree of Intelligence, and his Personal Connection with People . . . but I feel that the World in general is placing an enourmous amount of pressure on him, due to the Condition's of the World. Granted, HE is the ONLY Presidental Canidate that IS QUALIFIED to accomplish the Task at hand . . . It will be the RESPONSIBLITY OF ALL AMERICAN'S to DO OUR SHARE! I voted for President-elect Obama, for his High Degree of Intelligence, and his Personal Connection with People . . . but I feel that the World in general is placing an enourmous amount of pressure on him, due to the Condition's of the World.

Granted, HE is the ONLY Presidental Canidate that IS QUALIFIED to accomplish the Task at hand . . .

It will be the RESPONSIBLITY OF ALL AMERICAN'S to DO OUR SHARE!

]]> By: Bean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234227 Bean Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:54:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234227 Yeah! It is great that he is going to look at a rescue dog, instead of continuing the pet over population problem. I think that this desminstrates how much he truly is in touch with the real world and the problems of the common people and ommom canines. There is hope Yeah! It is great that he is going to look at a rescue dog, instead of continuing the pet over population problem. I think that this desminstrates how much he truly is in touch with the real world and the problems of the common people and ommom canines. There is hope

]]> By: Mike, Syracuse NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/11/obama-dog-search-harder-than-finding-a-cabinet-member/#comment-2234226 Mike, Syracuse NY Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:53:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35202#comment-2234226 OMG, it's just a dog. You don't have to staff every decision forever. Just freaking decide already! OMG, it's just a dog. You don't have to staff every decision forever. Just freaking decide already!

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