Oh, and BTW, Timeout, that GWB genuinely loves dogs is obvious with every photo of the President and a dog. Recently, on one of his trips to the border, the President visited with a K9 officer and his dog. The dog had a muzzle on and his body language was a little aggressive, if I recall. GWB did not back away or flinch. I don't save the news photos we post, but maybe snugs remembers that photo and might know where to get a copy for you, Timeout.
I should have that photo among my collection I will look it out for you this week and post a link to you.