So what kind of puppy should they take to the White House?

[704wipes]

I say a smooth coat Collie.

[Inspired]

1. A rescued puppy from a shelter.

[harmonicon]

38. times a million

the only acceptable answer.

[AirmensMom]

2. A rescued one.

Nothing fancy.

[TahitiNut]

3. Has to be hypoallergenic ... I'd say a Labradoodle or a Goldendoodle.

:silly:

[Greg K]

9. that'd be great!

I have a goldendoodle and she's a great dog.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

17. Is she a rescue?

[Greg K]

34. private breeder

We chose based on recommendations for the breeder and qualities of the breed.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

43. I'm sure she's a great dog, but she's not a breed

[Greg K]

45. I don't think she really cares, and neither do I.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

12. Why spend a $1000 on an expensive MUTT when you can rescue a mutt?

"Designer" dog breeds are sickening.

If someone wants a hypoallergenic dog, a poodle is hypoallergenic and a rescued poodle will cost way less than a sick puppy mill bred designer mutt.

[TahitiNut]

18. Well, you be sure to protest in Lafayette Park if they do.

:eyes:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

21. I'm sorry, if I'm opposed to spending lots of money on puppy mill mutts

It's unhealthy for the dogs and takes away from dogs waiting to be put down that need homes.

:eyes:

[TahitiNut]

31. It has less to do with the opinion expressed than the way it's expressed.

You respond to my posts as if I've proposed something THAT I HAVE NOT proposed. Your posts read like hectoring ... UNNECESSARILY. It's usually polite and rational to find out whether someone 'needs' to be lectured BEFORE lecturing them.

(1) I'm an activist against puppy mills. I'm also against shopping mall pet shops. I STRONGLY recommend breeders and breed rescue and humane society ... based on the characteristics of the FAMILY.
(2) The Obama household has children under age 12 ... and I typically recommend rescues for families without young children. In my view, that's RATIONAL.
(3) Allergies are NOT trivial. Thus, some restrictions apply. Poodles, schnauzers, etc. ... dogs with hair, not fur.

So, please try to identify the 'enemy' before you start firing your guns. Zeal is no excuse for misdirected antagonism.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

41. I never said allergies were trivial

But rather than getting a designer mutt, there are legitimate breeds that are hypoallergenic, and rescue organizations for those breeds.

If someone isn't going rescue, then it's important to get a dog from a reputable breeder. There is no such thing as a reputable breeder for designer mutts.

[eilen]

4. Since we're sending the Pitbull back to Alaska

how about a border collie? It's hard working and that is going to be the theme of the first four years.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

13. I've got two Border Collie rescues

Great dogs.

Mick is high drive and all about work. Baeg is sweet and loveable. They compliment each other well.

[ColbertWatcher]

5. Weimaraner puppy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClGSvswe5O0

[az chela]

6. A golden retriever

[dixiegrrrrl]

10. Gotta go with the Golden. Great breed.

I've had 2.

[ThoughtCriminal]

15. Another vote

Great for diplomacy too!

[az chela]

19. They are awesome dogs and so smart

[Greg K]

46. Goldens are great dogs too - they shed like crazy though!

[proud patriot]

39. yep can't be beat around kids

[LeftyMom]

7. Rescued.

[Daemonaquila]

8. A rescued St. Bernard

The White House needs a cool dog - big, strong, loyal, and gentle.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

11. A rescue baby.

[VP505]

14. How about one that will

bite Booo$h on the ass on his way out the door?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

16. My Border Collie, Mick, will do that

He doesn't like strangers unless he gets a "proper" introduction.

[mod mom]

20. a pound puppy-just like mine so that future pups in this country can know that

one day they too can be first dog!

[Vickers]

35. Best answer so far.

:thumbsup:

[TankLV]

22. A resque puppy.

god bless those that are thrown away...

just like our three precious babies...

[rebel with a cause]

23. Which Dog Breeds Are Considered To Be Hypoallergenic Dogs?

Poodles & Poodle Hybrids
Schnauzers
Portugese Water Dogs
Maltese
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Yorkshire Terrier
Shih Tzu
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Basenji
Beddlington Terrier
Havanese
Fox Terrier (wire)
Cairn Terrier
Airedale Terrier
American Hairless Terrier
Chinese Crested
Bichon Frise

There are more, but this is a start.

http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/hypoallergenic-dogs.html

[WillieW]

25. I have a bichon. She is great with a double coat considered to be save for people with allergies.

does not shed and a very healthy breed

[rebel with a cause]

27. I had a longer list of dogs but it was too hard to copy .(it's format)

There were about twise as many listed as the one I used, so I am sure there are many other suitable dogs than the ones I listed.

[undeterred]

48. rhodesian ridgeback

[hootinholler]

24. A white shepherd...

[jeepnstein]

49. Ouch...

I am in favor of them getting a darker black and tan or a jet black one.

A white one? I can't look at one and not think about the best dog I ever had. He was the real deal. The white ones are better pets, I don't know why except I don't think they get bred as heavily because they're "flawed".

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

26. Golden Retriever

[rolleitreks]

28. Pit bull with lipstick -- on a strong leash. n/t

[Jamastiene]

29. A rescued dog from a "their gonna kill it" type pound.

Make that puppy's day and save it from certain death.

[rebel with a cause]

30. longer list of possible hyperallergenic dogs

Breed
Barbet (dog)
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bergamasco
Bichon Frisé
Bolognese
Bouvier des Flandres
Cairn Terrier
Chinese Crested
Coton de Tulear
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
fox Terrier (Wire)
Greyhound
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
<[Lhasa Apso [br />Maltese
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Poodles of all sizes and Poodle hybrids
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Samoyed (dog)
Schnauzers of all sizes
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypoallergenic_dog_breeds

[Hubert Flottz]

32. I'm just glad it won't be a pit bull with lipstick!

What a nightmare John and Sarah would have been! WHEW!

[rebel with a cause]

33. What a nightmare!!!!

Thank God that did not happen.

[CRF450]

36. You mean Border Collie?

I friggin love that breed, very energetic and intellegent dogs! The long haired types are beautiful. I may get one next year.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

44. No, smooth coated collies are different than border collies. Pic

[rcrush]

37. A pitbull

Name it Sarah.

[Shardik]

40. I see the Obamas with a Beagle.

[MadrasT]

42. One who needs a good home. n't

[FailureToCommunicate]

47. Greyhound. Now that racing dogs has been voted

down in Massachusetts there will be LOTS of them available for a new home.