Obama Close to Naming First Dog
Sunday comment indicates family is closer to making choice
Monday, Jan 12, 2009 | Updated 9:00 AM CST
The Labradoodle is one of the possible breeds that the Obama family is considering as First Dog.
President-elect Barack Obama told ABC's George Stephanopoulos on Sunday that the dog will probably be a “Labradoodle” or a “Portuguese Water Hound.” The Chicagoist points out that the actual name is "Portuguese Water Dog," but they kindly "cut Obama some slack since he’s been busy saving the economy."
"This has been harder than finding a commerce secretary," Obama said on ABC's This Week.
Both dogs are considered good choices for people with allergies as neither are shedders.
The Portuguese Water Dog, a pedigree pup, is a "highly intelligent utilitarian breed ... distinguished by two coat types, either curly or wavy ... The Portuguese Water Dog provides an indelible impression of strength, spirit, and soundness," according to the American Kennel Club.
The Labradoodle is a designer hybrid, developed between a cross of the Standard Poodle, and the Yellow and/or Black Labradors. They were developed for companion purposes and to provide the best of both worlds. This dog has become very popular in home life making a wonderful companion for many families, however it is not recognized by the .The Labradoodle was developed between a cross of the Standard Poodle, and the Yellow and/or Black Labradors. They were developed for companion purposes and to provide the best of both worlds as it is stated. This dog has become very popular in home life making a wonderful companion for many families.
"They seem to have narrowed it down to a Labradoodle or a Portuguese water hound,'' Obama told Stephanopoulos. "We're closing in on it.''
Posted Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 - 6:59 PM CST
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