What kind of puppy would be best for the Obama family?
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63 votes
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29 votes
an older mutt that would otherwise get no chance at a family
What more can we say? Puppies are cute but older dogs have incredible charm and are better for kids, usually. Let the kids decide who the next dog should be because an older one will die while they're in the White House - for eight years...
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24 votes
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21 votes
an abused puppy rescued from a puppy mill or dog fight ring
No dogs are more abused than the ones bred in puppy mills and used for dog fighting. Sending a signal that these activities are un-American and that Americans have a duty to shut down unethical breeders and report dog fighting rings would help.
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10 votes
Labradoodle
We just got one this summer and they have the best personality AND they don't shed, which will be nice for the White House.
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9 votes
St. Bernard named "Governmental Bloat"
Seriously how does this even qualify as an issue worth discussing? Our people are out of work, losing their homes, dying in foreign wars, and suffering on a massive scale and .... we're talking about the "first puppy"? Quick someone call the National Enquirer. /wrists
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8 votes
Two daughters = two laps, two cuddlers, therefore Two Dogs
As pets are handled by one of the WH staff, why not a dog for each daughter? Each would have one to train and fuss over and each of the dogs would have a buddy when the family is off at school or other activities.
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8 votes
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7 votes
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3 votes
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1 votes
Field Bread English Cocker Spaniel
They are GREAT family dogs
