First puppy.

[Kceres]

Does anyone have a breed idea on the Obama's new pup? I'm hoping they go with a Humane Society rescue. I bet it will be a small dog, as the girls are still pretty young.

[liberalmuse]

1. I know one of the girls, I think Malia, is allergic...

A mutt with a bit of poodle in the mix would be good.

[SharonRB]

6. Bedlington terriers are good for people with allergies

[Kceres]

12. So are Wheaton terriers.

They are in the mid-compact range, too.

[all.of.me]

33. So are Newfoundlands. lol That's a great visual.... :)

[Coexist]

37. hit the Beagle Rescue, President Obama

my baby from our local one is the best!

[xultar]

2. Small dogs that is dogs below 10 lbs full grown aren't recommended for kids.

I say that as a puppeh rescue volunteer and foster parent.

[Upton]

3. PUGS

[Lucy Goosey]

16. Pugs are the wonderfullest puppehs!!!

Seriously, I love them. (Just don't tell my cat.)

[JuniperLea]

4. Mutt!

They are the most sturdy, most healthy, best personalities!

I've rescued three mutts in the past 10 years, each one was/is a gem!

Cooper



Jack and Sedwick

[Kceres]

14. They are cuties.

Thanks for the pix.

[Clio the Leo]

46. A mutt would be PERFECT!!!!!

Very fitting. ;)

All hail the powerful mutts!!!!

[Virginia Dare]

5. A Lab mix would be good...

but any old rescued mutt will do, they're all lovable.

[tazkcmo]

7. Bassett Hound

Big dog, docile, gentle and cuter than pie.

[catgirl]

32. I love Bassett Hounds!

They are the sweetest.

[Bluebear]

39. Agreed!

<---sez father of basset hounds :)

[TrogL]

8. Puppies, by definition, are small

I grew up with a boxer that was a friend, companion, pillow, foot warmer, playmate and guard dog.

[trudyco]

9. Is long as they don't name it after the last dog occupant...

Barney wasn't it?

If I remember right, I'm kind of partial to socks - but that may be a cross species faux paus.

[gblady]

10. msnbc....

keeps saying they are doing a report on the puppy situation...
it's been an hour and a half...no report...
show me the report!!!

[Kceres]

15. I know.

That's what got me wondering. People want to know, dammit.

[THUNDER HANDS]

24. it's a labradoodle

i think they said that earlier.

[catgirl]

36. They said the dog will come from a pound

A Labradoodle at a pound? I guess it's possible. My parents recently went against my advice, and got one.
I'm an animal rescuer and wanted them to get a pound mutt. Their new dog has a high pitched bark and
barks all the time!

My three mutts are naturally well-behaved dogs. They should have listened to their liberal daughter for
a change!

[Gato Moteado]

11. pitbull sans lipstick

trained to eat republicans

[LiberalEsto]

13. He'll need to be vaccinated

before he's allowed to eat any.

[onenote]

17. maltese

small, great with kids, hypo-allergenic...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpDQIpHiDOs

[Jane Austin]

18. If they are interested in a Golden Retriever puppy,

I sure know one that is carefully-bred for temperament and beauty and from very fine lines. :)

Oh, and they'd love the price, because it would be theirs for a small donation to rescue.

[Cattledog]

19. Cattledog of course! (Pic)

[Kceres]

21. I have a blue heeler/aussie mix.

She was born deaf and has become the best dog I've ever been privileged to care for. She knows around twelve signs and minds better than my kids. So, so smart. Your red/blue cattle dogs are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[OnyxCollie]

47. They are beautiful!

Smart as a whip too, I bet.

[davidwparker]

20. Beagle -- like Snoopy!

[flvegan]

22. Pit bull or great dane.

The Obamas have already stated they're going to adopt. I'd love to see them get some big mixed breed mutt.

[Celeborn Skywalker]

28. I think a pit bull would be great.

It would help folks to see what loveable dogs pits are rather than the monsters they're portrayed as.

[Madam Mossfern]

42. We have a Pitbull

He is the sweetest, most gentle affectionate smooch in the universe. I thought I had a photo of him on my computer, but I don't. He loves to play with dogs he meets in the park and doesn't get angry ever.

[catgirl]

44. We have a pit bull mix

She's the sweetest thing in the whole world. I like that idea.

[polichick]

23. My fav is Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie), but that might not work for Malia.

[Motown_Johnny]

25. humane society rescue..... and make an ad for them

[Holly_Hobby]

26. Schuster/MSNBC said Labradoodle n/t

[crazy_vanilla]

35. so, a Labrador-retriever/Poodle mix?

[Holly_Hobby]

43. I think Labradoodles are 1/2 standard poodle and

1/2 lab. Big, fuzzy, goofy dogs, but very lovable and not much shedding.

[crazy_vanilla]

27. a schnoodle, or course, like my Vanilla ...

after which I am named ;) She is a Katrina rescue. A miniature schnauzer - poodle mix. They are smart and sweet and hypoallergenic, with hair-type coat instead of fur.

[VolcanoJen]

29. Please, a mutt!! And if not a mutt from a shelter...

... then PLEASE no puppy-mill dog, and no stupid mix like "labradoodle" or "cockapoo." Purchase the dog from a reputable breeder.

Of course I'm reasonably certain someone will give the dog, with Barack and Michelle's permission, as a gift to the children on Inauguration Day. And it will probably be a great dog with a wonderful, champion bloodline raised by terrific breeders who truly take pride in their work and compassionate care.

I couldn't stand Bush, but I had a real thing for Barney. :-)

[jfkraus]

30. We just got a Goldendoodle (Poodle/Golden Retriever mix)

Fantastic family dog and very, very cute! And hypoallergenic!

[crazy_vanilla]

40. we should start a DU poodle-mix support group !

I have a schnoodle named Vanilla (see above). I love her sweet disposition.

[Greg K]

41. yep! I'd definitely recommend a 'doodle.

A pure-bred rescue or a shelter mutt would be good choice, but I'm just not getting some of the hatred around here for hybrid breeds. They carry good attributes from both breeds.

[shaniqua6392]

31. They have already said that it would be a rescued animal.

That is one of the reasons the Humane Society endorsed him. I heard Michelle say this several months ago.

[Lex]

34. Pound puppy or pure breed rescue.

I hope.

[Jed Dilligan]

38. The argument has been made conclusively

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB1eQrCBw0k

[OnyxCollie]

45. I know it won't be a Belgian Sheepdog.

But, come on: How can you resist this face?

[Sidney J Mussburger]

48. I don't trust a dog that doesn't know how to party

They need to get themselves some Spuds Mackenzie.

[Borgnine]

49. As a cat person, I feel betrayed.

Obama is already moving away from my core values.