Anyone know what types of dogs the Obama family has?

[Wcross]

PLEASE tell me he has a dog. I can't vote for someone who doesn't have a dog! The more dogs the better.

[skooooo]

1. Cats Rule!

Dogs drool!

[pt22]

11. My cat drools - on ME sometimes when I'm asleep and he wants food.

haha
true!

[mrs_p]

19. my cat too

drools, when she is being pet :D

[iamjoy]

21. My Cat Drools Too

she does it when I am petting her sometimes, she starts purring very loudly and then she'll start licking me.

Cats are much lower maintenance than dogs

[Wcross]

24. My cats lick their butts.

A little drool isn't too disturbing.

[femmocrat]

2. I thought he said once that the girls wanted a dog....

not sure if they ever got one, though. I suspect they don't have much time to care for a pet right now.

[undeterred]

3. I don't think they have one but the children want one.

I seem to remember hearing that they've been told they can get one when the campaign and all the travelling are over.

[LisaM]

4. I don't think they have a dog

I think I read that somewhere.

I always thought John Kerry should have gotten a Kerry Blue, especially after one of them won Westminster.

[shaniqua6392]

5. Michelle said that they promised the girls a dog

in January when they find out where they will be living and things are more settled. We all know where they will be living!!! 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. LOL!!!

[Wcross]

18. I wonder if they will adopt one from the pound?

That would really be a great thing for animal shelters, having the first family adopt a dog whose future is in doubt. Maybe it would influence others to do the same?

[goclark]

60. That would be the coolest ~

The Pound! :hug:

[TahitiNut]

54. Yup. And I want to be Babysitter and Dog Trainer ... I'm getting in line.

Let Barack and Michelle get some rest ... I'll take care of the kids and the new dog.

[givemebackmycountry]

6. First of all....give me a break

BUSH had a dog - do you love HIM?
Screw Barney and screw his owners.
I don't give a shit if Obama has a m'effen ferret or a Gecko.
McCain probably has a dog or two.

Get real.

[elizfeelinggreat]

8. what you said ^

I want my country back, too!


I don't care WTF kind of pet they have.

[rocktivity]

13. Barney is the only good thing about Bush.

because he hates him, too.

:headbang:
rocknation

[DesertFlower]

28. good point. nt

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

43. McCain has two dogs, according to the Internets.

He also has a cat, two turtles, a ferret, three parakeets and 13 saltwater fish. But I still don't like him.

[Canuckistanian]

50. Lighten up, Francis

This ain't about super-serious world matters.

It's about pets.

[Rosemary2205]

61. i love that movie

:)

[JI7]

7. he said the girls can get a dog after the election is over

[Wcross]

16. I suppose that is the wise thing to do.

He does have his hands full right now. I would encourage adoption from a shelter!

[cynatnite]

9. I only vote for cat people n/t

[Wcross]

26. So, they have a family cat?

Please tell me more!

[Bluerthanblue]

10. saw a wonderful interview with Obama where he said

that he and Michelle promised the girls that they could have a dog after the election.

As much as I would have ordinarily wanted to have them get thier wish asap, I'm happy they have had to wait. :)

I think the fact that he wanted them to be a bit more settled before welcoming a dog into their lives speaks to his forethought and empathy.

peace~

[abbeyco]

12. They don't have any pets right now

There was a story in my local paper and they matched what kind of rescue dogs they thought would be good for the Obama family. One really caught my eye and if I could add a second doggie, I'd go investigate the cute doggie.

[Wcross]

17. I understand he is "Kind of busy" right now.

I hope he does adopt a pound pup. I hate it that some dogs are sold and others are put down. It doesn't seem right.

[Horse with no Name]

14. No worries

He'll get whatever dog the polls say he should get.
You should be able to rest pretty easily.

[Wcross]

15. I'd like to see a dog from the pound myself.

What is worse than not having a dog is paying a breeder for a puppy. I hope the family will consider a pound puppy (or three)!

[wuushew]

20. Having no pet would result in the lowest carbon footprint

that or a pet rock.

[KoKo]

22. I can't vote for someone who doesn't have a CAT in the FAMILY...so THERE!

PFFFFFTTTT! in your face!

[Wcross]

23. So, tell me about the Obama family cat?

[Dr. Mullion Blasto]

25. I don't like or trust people who haven't opened up their home to at least

one homeless animal. Allergies excluded, of course.

[Mythsaje]

27. I see a lot of people talking about pound pups here

That's all well and good, but don't forget about rescue.

[Wcross]

30. Rescue=Pound pups imho.

They are "unwanted dogs".

[Mythsaje]

33. Rescue dogs are vetted by canine experts

and it's not unusual for the pounds to call in rescue folks to do the same for some of their animals. Rescue also deals with dogs on a one on one, allowing for better socialization through the fostering and adoption procedure. Rescue ALSO generally sets up an agreement to take the dog back if a problem arises, something that the pound cannot possibly manage.

Not the same thing at all.

[Wcross]

38. But they ARE both "unwanted".

Just more reason to adopt a pound pup. At least the rescue dogs have a better "fall back" plan than the needle that awaits a dog in the pound.

I have a real problem with "rescue groups" that only try to save pure breed dogs. How about a guy like this?

He isn't anything but a mutt but he was worth saving. There are no "rescue groups" for dogs like Moe. He is the sweetest dog in the world. He insists on sleeping at the foot of my bed every night. He will never let me out of his sight. He follows me everywhere I go.

[rebel with a cause]

42. Moe is a sweatheart.

With a face like that, who could not love him? I have always heard that mixed breeds are a good deal because they are usually smart and you don't have to deal with the problems caused by the inbreeding that is often present in pure breed dogs. I love my mutts.

[Wcross]

44. Here are his "half brothers".....

Long story short, these guys were headed for the pound along with their mother(s)& father. They now live with me.

[rebel with a cause]

45. I had to laugh at the three of them together.

We have two sisters, they are lab mixes. Same mother and father. One looks like a lab and one looks like a black golden retriever. Like your 'liitle lion' and his brothers.

Ours are ten years old with creaking bones just like me. ;)

[stevedeshazer]

29. Ahem. They are Muslims, no?

Dogs are considered unclean.

Is that your point??

[Wcross]

31. No dumbass, my point is no recent President has been dogless.

Thanks for spreading unfounded accusations about him though sparky!

You would think a man running for national office would have a dog.

[stevedeshazer]

34. I take it that humor and sarcasm are not your strong points.

But, hey, if calling me a dumbass makes you feel better, I'll be your straight man.

Fire away.

But not at my dog. Yeah, I've got one.

His name isn't Sparky, just for the record. :)

[Wcross]

39. I apologise to you for that Steve,

I am just amazed that nobody in his campaign thought he ought to have a dog. I can't recall any president who didn't. Even Bush has a dog he uses for photo ops. You can tell he is just "using" Barney as NO dog owner would "drop" his dog.

[stevedeshazer]

53. No biggie.

I see your point and agree with it.

[woo me with science]

56. I just heard a rumor they aren't Muslim.

But any family with a "baby mamma" MUST have a pit bull, right?

[Peacetrain]

32. just as long as it is not a puny pocket dog.. something that has

something to it.. like a nice lab.. or golden retriever.. or even a beagle..

[stevedeshazer]

35. My puny pocket dog is smarter than your honor whatever

[Peacetrain]

58. ~rofl~ that just took 10 years off my life

when that pic came up..

[rebel with a cause]

36. I thought I heard that Michelle had an allergy to

dogs/cats whatever. I also thought that Barack and Michelle told the girls that they would get them a puppy when this is over, but I believe they said it would have to be a special one because of the allergy. Am I dreaming? If I am, it was sure one full of details, but that is nothing new to me. ;)

[Ilsa]

37. If she is allergic, then there are obstacles to overcome.

Maybe the girls eed to be old enough and responsible enough to manage the pets so Michelle doesn't have to. There is also the question about indoor pets versus outdoor for someone with allergies.

[napi21]

40. MOST people who are allergic to dogs are not allergic to the ones

that don't shed.

[Ilsa]

46. Right. Each case must be determined individually. nt

[rebel with a cause]

41. It depends on what her allergy is to, if she has one?

There are certain breeds that are suppose to cause less allergy symptoms due to less shedding or/and less saliva(smaller dogs).

1. Poodle and poodle hybrids
2. Schnauzer
3. Portuguese water dog
4. Soft coated Wheaten terrier
5. Maltese
6. Lhasa Apso
7. Yorkshire Terrier
8. Shih Tzu
9. Irish Water Spaniel
10. Kerry Blue Terrier

http://allergies.about.com/od/animalandpetallergy/tp/hypoaller_dog.htm

[Ilsa]

47. Right. I have allergies, and some are alot worse than others. nt.

[napi21]

48. OK, I wasn't going to mention them because I volunteer rescue for

them, but Bichon Frise's need added to that list too. I've been a volunteer for about 7 years, and I've never heard anyone complain about any allergies. Personally I wouldn't want the President adopting one though. It would bring too much attention to the breed, and too many people would go get one of their own, later to realize they require love & attention, and they they'd end up in rescue as no longer wanted!!!!!

[rebel with a cause]

49. Those are sooooooo cute.

I would love for the Obama girls to see one of those. I would bet their eyes would light up.

[napi21]

51. Yes I'm sure their eyes would light up, but when a Bichon won

Westminster Best of Show some years ago, there was a hugh number of people who rushed out to buy one...then hundreds of them ended up in shelters & rescue because the novelty wore off, and the realization of having to get them groomed every 4-6 week, housebreaking, vet bills & just the responsibility of haveing a dog set in! i've afraid that same thing would happen if The Obama's got one!!!

[rebel with a cause]

52. It might be a bit much for first time owners but

the White House has servants to care for the animals. ;)

[Mind_your_head]

55. That's important *not*

(I regret the 'kick' I'm giving you)

You said:
I can't vote for someone who doesn't have a dog!

*Gush* AWWWW GEE......he does/doesn't have a dog.....that's how I'LL vote *bites knuckles*

What the h*ll's wrong with you? Been watching too much teevee advertising? *sheesh*

[Wcross]

57. Of course I am going to vote for him.

I am just making an observation; he needs a dog. I am suprised nobody in his campaign has pushed for him to get a "First dog", every president in recent history has had a dog or two while in the White house. He might as well get one now so he can house break it before they move in to the white house.

[40ozDonkey]

59. He doesn't *NEED* a dog.

He has enough inane hoops to jump through to win the election, let's not add more to the already overtaxed list. I would hope that somebody gets a pet because they want one, not because they need to project an image.

If he, Michelle, or the kids want one, he'll get one.
If not, :shrug:

[CODemocrat]

62. Lounge

I like dogsv\\f vmhj b jyd fcgf