Please Jesus, not a friggin poodle. As long as it aint some sissy dog, I dont care if its bald, as long as it dont look like something Britney spears or Paris Hilton would be spied with. This is America, not France.
I kinda like Standard Poodles, actually, as long as they aren't trimmed all poofy-like.
Here's a picture of some Peruvian Hairless puppies:
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q135/talkstocoyotes/pervianhairlesspic.jpg)
I voted "not sure" as I don't know anything about the breed's temperament, especially how good they are with children. The breed I do know is greyhounds, and IMO that would be a good choice. They produce minimal dander and tend to have a very easygoing, affectionate temperament.
One caveat is that greyhound puppies can be maddeningly hyper. They do outgrow that by the time they're three years old or so but in the meantime they need lots of exercise or they can be destructive. But the Obamas might have the staff and facilities to cope with that -- after all, Carolyn Kennedy had a pony.
BTW, greyhound puppies go through a funny-looking stage where they look like anteaters. :)
The White House needs a cat. I agree with Jess. Leave the dog for the cat.
They'll learn to love a cat.
Remember the Clinton cat, Socks? ;D
They'll learn to love a cat.
Remember the Clinton cat, Socks? ;D
I agree, Kerry. A standard poodle is great for those with allergies. They are very intelligent and very graceful. A neighbor of mine has a pair, one black and one white and they are so cute together. And, no, they don't have stupid haircuts. They look something like this:
(http://fidobydesign.com/db2/00162/fidobydesign.com/_uimages/Ace2.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/Standard_Poodle_black_male_sitting.jpg)
Amen to that, Jess.
NO POODLES. The President of the United States cannpot be seen with a poodle. Once in awhile, the one man out of the family of 3 women has to put his foot down. NO POODLES. Sorry poodle lovers.
Im warimg up to my greyhound idea more and more, but I got to say, that Peruvian hairless looks kinda cool. kind of like the evil dog in Ghostbusters. Or how about a whole bunch of weine rdogs.
NO POODLES.
Amen to that, Jess.
NO POODLES. The President of the United States cannpot be seen with a poodle. Once in awhile, the one man out of the family of 3 women has to put his foot down. NO POODLES. Sorry poodle lovers.
Im warimg up to my greyhound idea more and more, but I got to say, that Peruvian hairless looks kinda cool. kind of like the evil dog in Ghostbusters. Or how about a whole bunch of weine rdogs.
NO POODLES.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q135/talkstocoyotes/pervianhairlesspic.jpg)
Notice the cat lover ignores the allergy question. ... ::) ;D
This cat lover IS allergic to cats. Over the counter allgery pills work just fine. ::) ;D
I don't see why they cannot accept the bald puppy and get another one from a shelter or something (as long as it is suitable for Obama's girl). The White House is big enough for two dogs, isn't it? Heck I've seen people living in smaller houses and have no problems with having two dogs. Why can't they?
awwww....this will just toughen her up! ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/baddog.jpg)
I believe the breed is called a Chinese Crested. Not my type, but some people adore them. They have a quick temper though and not good with children from what I've heard.