labradoodle or a portuguese water hound
There were rumours a few days ago that Obama’s family might take more than one dog, in which case I guess there’s no need to decide! [1]
The American Kennel Club recognized the Portuguese water dog as one of its 150 breeds in 1983 and first let it compete in the ring in 1984. [2]
“They seem to have narrowed it down to a labradoodle or a Portuguese water hound,” Barack Obama revealed Sunday in an interview with ABC’s “This Week.” [3]
After receiving thousands of suggestions from dog lovers since he announced on election night that Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, were to get a puppy - he says that he has had more advice on the dog than on economic policy - Mr Obama said that the choice had been narrowed down to those two breeds. [4]
Washington, January 12: U. S. President-elect Barack Obama has revealed that his family will be owning either a labradoodle or a Portuguese water hound. [5]
Obama appeared on ABC News’ This Week and made some solid statements as to his nominations: Labradoodle or a Portuguese Water Hound. [6]
Portuguese Water Dogs (PWD) once existed all along Portugal’s coast, where they were taught to herd fish into fishermen’s nets, to retrieve lost tackle or broken nets, and to act as couriers from ship to ship, or ship to shore. [1]
“They seem to have narrowed it down to a Labradoodle or a Portuguese water hound,” Obama told Stephanopoulos. [7]
President-elect Barack Obama: “The — they seem to have narrowed it down to a Labradoodle or a Portuguese water hound.” [8]
The Middle East is in flames and the global economy in meltdown, but Barack Obama revealed yesterday that he has a far weightier matter to deal with: whether his daughters get a labradoodle or a Portuguese water hound as their White House puppy. [4]
It’s a “ruff” decision, but the future First Family has narrowed down its choice for the family dog to two breeds. [3]
The choice of the First Dog has been difficult because of Malia’s allergies. [6]
He said that it was really tough to decide on which dog to keep as pet, in order to fulfil a key campaign promise he made to his daughters Malia and Sasha. [5]
The AKC has not yet recognized the labradoodle, a cross between a Labrador retreiver and a poodle. [...] Sunday, President-elect Barack Obama told George Stephanopoulos on ABC News’ This Week that the family has narrowed the choice to either a Portuguese water hound or labradoodle. [2]
Sources:
[1] Obama’s Family Deciding on Labradoodle or Portuguese Water Hound …
[2] Obama choice: Labradoodle or a Portuguese water dog - USATODAY.com
[3] It’s a dog fight! Obamas narrow down pup pick to Labradoodle and …
[4] Obamas face choice between two dogs: a labradoodle or a Portuguese …
[5] The Obamas to own a labradoodle or a Portuguese water hound | Top News
[6] Obama Camp Narrows First Dog Nomination
[7] Obama: First Dog search nearly over : The Swamp
[8] Politics