Poodle Defeats Terrier! Americans Elect Obama's Dog
by Spanno
on August 28, 2008
The public wants Barak Obama to get a poodle.
According to the Huffington Post, "the American Kennel Club® (AKC) announced today that the public has elected a Poodle as their breed of choice for the Obama family."
Also nominated for the top canine post were the Miniature Schnauzer, Bichon Frise, Chinese Crested and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, which came in a very close second.
There's no telling if Obama will follow the directive of the 42,000 vote campaign, but win or lose, Obamas two daughters were promised a puppy after the election.
Read more about the Poodle's big win at The Huffington Post and the AKC.
--Spanno
Bourbaki on August 29, 2008 at 12:02 PM
That will go great with his foreign policy stance. Soft and fluffy indeed.
Fred on August 29, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Yeah, I'd give Obama a poodle, too. McCain, on the other hand, gets a Staffordshire Terrier. Palin, McCain's VP choice, would get a Husky if she didn't already have her own team of sled dogs.
DirtCrashr on August 29, 2008 at 12:28 PM
I thought Obama already had a pitbull named Joe Biden.
Holly on August 29, 2008 at 03:03 PM
What about a good old mutt from the local pound? After all, America is the great melting pot, so why get a purebred?
Kara on September 06, 2008 at 07:43 AM
A puppy or any live animal for that matter should never be used a reward (in this case, putting up with the election and being on good behavior). A dog is a serious commitment and should only be introduced in to a family when they are ready, willing, and responsible enough to attend to it's every need. This is setting a poor example. Parents should never bribe their children with puppies. (After you graduate from elementary school you can have a puppy, or after we sell this house you can have a puppy, etc etc). Children should be taught that adopting a puppy is a serious decision contingent on nothing other than your desire to own a puppy and your willingness to care for it. Period.
What a load of low ball PR, puppies and children - yay vote for O.
palinfreek on September 19, 2008 at 12:46 PM
I think Michelle would be good with a bitch of any type.
BOBBI STAR (FROM PA) on February 07, 2009 at 09:53 AM
i love mr.obama and i think the girls should pick the dog but their mother & father need to aporve the dog i think any nice fluffy and cute would go great with the obama's
on February 07, 2009 at 09:54 AM
i wish i could marry obama
anabelle on April 17, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Hi,
I wanted to tell all dog and cat owners of a new site I found about a month ago, it's called, http://www.frescopet.com. They sell fragrant tags that attach to the collar, and provides a nice soft scent to your pet. I purchased a couple of the coconut Frescopets for my dog Hershey. She now has a soft coconut scent in between baths. Check out the site. ;) Anabelle..