What sort of puppy ?

[willing dwarf]

Our new president's daughters are getting a puppy! What sort do you think would suit the first family, and why?

[madmax]

1. Yorkie!!!

:evilgrin:

[Pirate Smile]

2. It has to be one that is ok with Malia's asthma - a hypoallergenic dog.

[Kitty Herder]

37. A labradoodle. They're hypoallergenic, aren't they? And cute:

[WilmywoodNCparalegal]

3. Other: a puggle

Hybrid of pug and beagle. Best. Dog. Ever. Friendly, intelligent, curious, humorous and incredibly cute. Of course, I am biased.

[willing dwarf]

5. Never heard of that one

Love the name!

Wouldn't getting a puppy be the absolutely best way to celebrate? And help with the transition. Having your dad be president would feel pretty weird I'd think, though in a good way.

[gollygee]

4. I think those little Welsh Courgis are cute

if I'm spelling that right.

I'm not an expert on dogs though.

[willing dwarf]

They are cute, but often mean

We had one, but it wanted to heard the family, and because it is a dog bred for cattle herding, it would nip and bite. A hard dog to love and cuddle, alas.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

18. Herding behavior doesn't mean a dog is mean, but it's not for everyone

That's why people need to research dog breeds.

I live with two Border Collies, one of which herds everything.

[willing dwarf]

30. I hear you, but ours was mean

it probably was the product of a puppy mill. So many of them are...

We have a border collie now and she tries to herd us, but she's friendly and funny when she tries to round us up. Fortunately we have goats, so she gets to do some real work with them.

[Heidi]

6. Whatever Malia and Sasha choose from the nearest shelter!

:thumbsup:

[gollygee]

8. Best answer yet!

Let it be a mixed breed rescued from a shelter. :)

[surrealAmerican]

13. Exactly. The girls need to have a say in choosing.

Also, breed doesn't matter. You choose a dog based on his or her personality.

[jules1962]

28. About a month ago it was released

that the Obama's will only get a puppy from a rescue or shelter. They had lots of emails supporting this. It's all good.

[Coventina]

29. That's what I said to my husband last night.

It's the only responsible choice.

[xochi]

7. one that bar'ks at "unelected imbeciles" (thanks to grannylib!)

[Shardik]

9. A Beagle!

Nothing dainty or "elite." If not a beagle, mebbe an Australian Shepherd.

[willing dwarf]

12. Yeah, I like the Australian Shepherd,

Isn't choosing a dog fun, even if it's not your own. It's like baby names, it is just fun!

[El Pinko]

10. Basset Hound

Sweetest dog on earth. Bar none.

[Shardik]

27. Oh Nooos! Not a Basset Hound!

They are the horniest dogs on earth! When I was young there was a neighbor that had one that tried to hump every kid on the block while exposing its red erection!

I still can't wear a pair of Hush Puppies because of that picture. LOL. I'm sure they are sweet, but that scene will never leave my mind as we would run from it screaming and "ewww-ing" at the same time.

[Bluebear]

33. That's why they are spayed or neutered. :)

[Shardik]

42. LOL... I wish that one had been.

But they're still cute.

[Bluebear]

35. Truer words never spoken!

[TexasObserver]

11. a Golden Retriever

half those you have listed are overgrown rats

[Mari333]

14. a little puppy from the animal shelter. n/t

[willing dwarf]

15. Seems like the big breeds are getting the votes

Something you can romp with out on the lawns.

[Greyhound]

16. Rescued. Maybe from the hurricane? n/t

:kick: & R

[willing dwarf]

22. That would be a very nice touch,

[jeepnstein]

17. German Shepherd.

A good one is worth it's weight in gold. They're loyal, rugged, adaptable, and smart. My preference is for a very dark or jet black one.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

19. A rescue or a dog from a reputable breeder

No designer mutts.

[marmar]

20. Are you kidding? A golden retriever......

n/t

[all.of.me]

21. Standard Poodle - they are great kid dogs! nt

[Blue_Tires]

23. OES

[lse7581011]

24. A Shitzu!

lovable, cute and hypo allergenic!

[jovi]

25. A Coton de Tulear okay I am proud owner of one so of course

that is my vote....but whatever they get RESCUE RESCUE RESCUE!!!!! There are to many dogs out there that need good homes!! As a groomer I would suggest one that the girls can play with and not worry about matting and needing alot of grooming! Also I would recommend a good trainer!!

[lukasahero]

26. A pound puppy eom

[AgadorSparticus]

32. my vote too.

[WeDidIt]

31. It'll be a Heiz 57

and they'll get the puppy from a shelter.

[NightWatcher]

34. Other: a Rescue Mutt. That would send a great message instead of some AKC registered elite puppy

[Dinger]

36. Other: Border Collie, Smartest Dogs On Earth

And they are so damn cute too!

[csziggy]

38. An all American mutt - so mixed no one breed is identifiable

Adopted from a shelter, of course.

[Jack Sprat]

39. samoyed

[meow mix]

40. doxie x chihuahua

i have one shes really awsome. everyone always wants to steal her lol

also 2 rescued greyhounds.. and an old german shep someone abanadoned

[alarimer]

41. Whatever it is, they should get it from a shelter.

There are a lot of dogs (puppies even) that should be adopted before they or anyone considers an expensive breed or designer mutt.