[ETL]

Barack Obama's family pick first puppy, a Portuguese water dog named Bo
April 12, 2009

"file picture of a Portuguese water dog, the breed Barack Obama's family has picked as the first puppy"

THE family of US president Barack Obama have chosen a Portuguese water dog to be the first pet.

In what was one of the White House's most tightly kept secrets, the Washington Post revealed Mr Obama's daughters, 10-year-old Malia and seven-year-old Sasha, have settled on a pup named Bo.

The Post published photos of the presidential puppy meeting Mr Obama's family. See the photos here.

The black-and-white puppy is a gift from Senator Ted Kennedy. Bo is scheduled to make his big debut to the American public early next week.

Mr Obama's daughters chose the name Bo because first lady Michelle Obama's father was nicknamed Diddley, the newspaper reported.

White House aides told The Associated Press that the office of the first lady arranged an exclusive deal on the dog story with the Post.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,25324305-38198,00.html?from=public_rss

[the invisib1e hand]

They probably already named the dog “Teddy.”

[massgopguy]

“Splash” is the sound a Delmont 88 makes when it hits the water.

[andy58-in-nh]

If I ever get one, I’m going to name him “Oldsmobile”.

[Joe 6-pack]

If it has floppy ears and is neutered it will fit in perfectly in the Obama Whitehouse.

[nmh]

Poor dogie.

Will it go the route of Clinton's dog, Buddy?

[Valpal1]

This dog comes from the same breeder as the Kennedy’s. I believe it’s also a littermate to their new puppy.

[ßuddaßudd]

Buy American.
Chesapeake Retriever

[the invisib1e hand]

Exactly what’s needed to combat somali pirates.

[B-Chan]

No. Too easy. I’m sitting this one out.

[Free ThinkerNY]

[truth_seeker]

Figures. Knappy hair.

[mass55th]

"Mr Obama's daughters chose the name Bo because first lady Michelle Obama's father was nicknamed Diddley, the newspaper reported."

And here I thought they named the dog after Uncle Joe Biden's son.

[surely_you_jest]

If Mary Jo Kopechne had been a Portuguese Water Dog, Senator Boozebag might have been POTUS.

[ETL]

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Negligent Homicide is a lesser included offense to first and second degree murder, in the sense that someone guilty of this offense can expect a more lenient sentence, often with imprisonment time comparable to manslaughter. U.S. states all define negligent homicide by statute. In some, the offense includes the killing of another while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”

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

[FreeAtlanta]

The Muslim community isn’t going to be happy. This can be used to alienate him from those 99%+ in the Muslim world who believe he is a Muslim and is tricking the infidel Christian and Jews. Obama is one confused individual.

[The Sons of Liberty]

Kennedy Endorses Water Dog For Obama Family [from the unbelievable but true file!]

A Water Dog is a must in case you take a drive with Teddy the Drunk around Chappaquidick.

[nufsed]

For once Kennedy is a real subject matter expert.

[mojitojoe]

They may not shed but they stink. Their faces always smell unless you get trim the face hair constantly.

[ETL]

“I am proud to endorse the Portuguese water dog as the next First Dog of the United States,” Senator Kennedy said. “They have a can do and hopeful spirit. They are smart. They are resilient. They are determined. They are optimistic. And they are tireless. Sounds like a perfect fit for the Obama Family and the Obama Administration.”

http://wbztv.com/watercooler/obama.family.dog.2.906743.html

[arthurus]

All the discussion about the choice of pet sounds awfully like a refined conversation about the merits of different brands sources of Brie or which is the most appropriate out of 17000 variations of Chardonnay goes best with truffles flambeau in midafternoon.