Comments on: First Dog tradition to continue under Obama http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/ Tracking U.S. politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:53:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Frances Thomas http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/#comment-386145 Frances Thomas Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:43:08 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/?p=13557#comment-386145 We have a papillon that we adopted 6 (almost 7 years) ago. She has a wonderful disposition, isn't too big (about 12 lbs) and very lovable and loyal, also not at all yappy and very smart. I'd like to see a papillon in the White House & think a papillon would make an excellent pet for anyone. We have a papillon that we adopted 6 (almost 7 years) ago. She has a wonderful disposition, isn’t too big (about 12 lbs) and very lovable and loyal, also not at all yappy and very smart. I’d like to see a papillon in the White House & think a papillon would make an excellent pet for anyone.

]]> By: MFA http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/#comment-386073 MFA Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:56:27 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/?p=13557#comment-386073 I have allergy sufferers in my family. Allergies are very individual and the breed that works for one person, won't for another allergy sufferer. A trial period might be in order. Also, it is not hair, but dander and bodily fluids (like drool) that cause allergies. Thus, size matters, the bigger the dog the more dander. A smaller dog might work out better in the long run. As much as we each have our favorite breed, mix or designer dog hybrid to each his own. Best suggestions I have are something with curly or wirey coat that is smaller, rather than large. Also, allergies are less likely to act up if the bedroom is kept as a pet-free zone. I know that is hard for some of us pet lovers to conceive, but then the allergy sufferer gets 6-8 hours out of every 24 away from any triggers. I'm all for doing everything possible to keep this a life-long commitment of pet ownership and love for that presidential pup. I have allergy sufferers in my family. Allergies are very individual and the breed that works for one person, won’t for another allergy sufferer. A trial period might be in order. Also, it is not hair, but dander and bodily fluids (like drool) that cause allergies. Thus, size matters, the bigger the dog the more dander. A smaller dog might work out better in the long run. As much as we each have our favorite breed, mix or designer dog hybrid to each his own. Best suggestions I have are something with curly or wirey coat that is smaller, rather than large. Also, allergies are less likely to act up if the bedroom is kept as a pet-free zone. I know that is hard for some of us pet lovers to conceive, but then the allergy sufferer gets 6-8 hours out of every 24 away from any triggers. I’m all for doing everything possible to keep this a life-long commitment of pet ownership and love for that presidential pup.

]]> By: Robert Richman http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/#comment-386000 Robert Richman Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:06:08 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/?p=13557#comment-386000 They should definately consider the Coton du Tulear, a hypo allergenic dog with a coat like cotton (hence the name). Loyal, playful, love to perform tricks, yet can swim and hike for miles. Not yappy, rather a big dog personality in a cute little package. Looks very much like a Maltese or Bichon but, I think, cuter with better personalities. They should definately consider the Coton du Tulear, a hypo allergenic dog with a coat like cotton (hence the name).

Loyal, playful, love to perform tricks, yet can swim and hike for miles. Not yappy, rather a big dog personality in a cute little package.

Looks very much like a Maltese or Bichon but, I think, cuter with better personalities.

]]> By: Donna http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/#comment-385999 Donna Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:48:56 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/?p=13557#comment-385999 I think they would be wise to choose a Carin Terrier for those girls..These little toto dogs (wizard Of Oz) are non alergentic, non sheading,cuddly,loveing, and loads of fun little dogs especially with kids they grow up with..They are alert and smart.They have a personility that keeps you laughing and a face to always get their way. You don't have to really train them much as they pick up on what the rotine is and will eventually remind you of the scedules. Mary, Queen of Scotts, owned one of the first Carin terriers bred in the 15th century, actually.abit hyper as puppies (not a problem with kids) but grow into perfect family members.. I think they would be wise to choose a Carin Terrier for those girls..These little toto dogs (wizard Of Oz) are non alergentic, non sheading,cuddly,loveing, and loads of fun little dogs especially with kids they grow up with..They are alert and smart.They have a personility that keeps you laughing and a face to always get their way. You don’t have to really train them much as they pick up on what the rotine is and will eventually remind you of the scedules. Mary, Queen of Scotts, owned one of the first Carin terriers bred in the 15th century, actually.abit hyper as puppies (not a problem with kids) but grow into perfect family members..

]]> By: Robert Bodey http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/#comment-385945 Robert Bodey Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:50:53 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/?p=13557#comment-385945 I hope they choose the # 1 AKC Breed the Yorkshire Terrier. They are all so lovable and cute. The best dog for Joe Biden would be the Yellow Labrador Retriever I hope they choose the # 1 AKC Breed the Yorkshire Terrier. They are all so lovable and cute. The best dog for Joe Biden would be the Yellow Labrador Retriever

]]> By: ann newberry http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/#comment-385901 ann newberry Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:04:32 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/?p=13557#comment-385901 NOT ONE dog !!! TWO dogs, Dogs are pack animals. ONE is the loneliest number. TWO girls, TWO dogs. When you all are away, they will be together. Ask The Dog Listener. NOT ONE dog !!!
TWO dogs, Dogs are pack animals.
ONE is the loneliest number.
TWO girls, TWO dogs.
When you all are away, they will be together.

Ask The Dog Listener.

]]> By: kathy http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/#comment-385895 kathy Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:05:37 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/?p=13557#comment-385895 A good dog for the Obama's would be a Portuguese Water Dog! The fact that they are medium size about 40-45 pounds would help them stay out from underfoot. No yapping little barks. No chance of being bitten by little dogs, especially when little kids are around. PWD's are smart, easy trained, hypo-allergenic, and non shedding. They come in all kinds of colors and two different coat types (wavy and curly). Ted Kennedy has a couple of Porties, so they are already part of the Democratic party. A good choice all the way around! A good dog for the Obama’s would be a Portuguese Water Dog! The fact that they are medium size about 40-45 pounds would help them stay out from underfoot. No yapping little barks. No chance of being bitten by little dogs, especially when little kids are around.
PWD’s are smart, easy trained, hypo-allergenic, and non shedding. They come in all kinds of colors and two different coat types (wavy and curly). Ted Kennedy has a couple of Porties, so they are already part of the Democratic party.
A good choice all the way around!

]]> By: Marilyn http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/#comment-385888 Marilyn Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:33:26 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/?p=13557#comment-385888 Let's let the Obama girls decide what breed of dog they want and be happy with their decision. This dog will be, of course, their pet. Let’s let the Obama girls decide what breed of dog they want and be happy with their decision. This dog will be, of course, their pet.

]]> By: annie sherrod http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/#comment-385876 annie sherrod Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:13:09 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/?p=13557#comment-385876 I think the Obamas should get a Westie ,they are hypo allergic an wonderful with children .We had a westie named Ollie for 17years, they are little dogs who think they are big dogs and so smart and cute !! Ollie Obama for first dog!! Snowball is a great name too! I think the Obamas should get a Westie ,they are hypo allergic an wonderful with children .We had a westie named Ollie for 17years, they are little dogs who think they are big dogs and so smart and cute !! Ollie Obama for first dog!! Snowball is a great name too!

]]> By: Lucy Orta http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/11/05/first-dog-tradition-to-continue-under-obama/#comment-385851 Lucy Orta Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:27:56 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/?p=13557#comment-385851 How about a PUG. While not hypoallergenic, they are compact and lovable. If sticking with hypoallergenic how about a Kerry Blue Terrier. How about a PUG. While not hypoallergenic, they are compact and lovable. If sticking with hypoallergenic how about a Kerry Blue Terrier.

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