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Obama Promises 'First Dog' to Sasha, Malia Americans push for choice of poodle

Updated 12:22 PM CDT, Wed, Nov 5, 2008

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NOVEMBER 04: U.S. President elect Barack Obama walks on stage, with his wife Michelle (R) and daughters Malia (2nd R) and Sasha to, address his supporterss during an election night gathering in Grant Park in Chicago.

 

"I love you both more than you can imagine," Obama told his daughters, Sasha and Malia, during his address in Grant Park Tuesday night.  "You have earned the puppy that is coming with us to the White House."

'First Dog' Among Promises to be Fulfilled

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Barack Obama acknowledges the support and love of his family in accepting the position of President of the United States.

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Obama, in an interview with a Chicago reporter, recently said that the family was looking into labradoodles.  Sources close to the family,  however, say daughter Malia is more interested in a "goldendoodle," a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. 

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  • Brooke Sunday, Nov 9 at 12:43 AM FLAG COMMENT Congrats Sasha and Malia! Enjoy this song "Little Girl" by E. Walter Smith as a dedication to you and your father! http://www.TheLittleGirlSong.com
  • AK Friday, Nov 7 at 12:10 PM FLAG COMMENT I would love to see the Obama's choose to adopt a puppy of ANY breed from an animal shelter.
  • Jamie Friday, Nov 7 at 7:46 AM FLAG COMMENT I noticed that on the show you showed at pit bull. Why is that wasn’t a choice for the president.. Gee for the first time we have a black president why not a breed that has been totally misjudged. It’s a breed great for family and is the most loving dog I have ever owned. The daughter has allergies the breed is short haired wouldn’t that be a great choice. The pit bull stands for strength and I think that would be a great ... MORE >
  • BARBARA Friday, Nov 7 at 6:59 AM FLAG COMMENT DOGS THAT DON''T SHED ARE THE BEST SOLUTIONS FOR SOMEONE THAT IS ALLERGIC. THEY HAVE HAIR NOT FUR. THEY ARE EASIER TO KEEP CLEAN, AND BECAUSE THEY DON'T SHED, THAT HELPS KEEP THE ALLERGENS LEVELS LOW.
  • euphrasia Friday, Nov 7 at 6:25 AM FLAG COMMENT Every one have the own choice, that is why the new president find that the first dog is the prize for their chidlren.

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