Barack Obama's Dog
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The White House Dog - Meet Bo
So would this dog be considered The First Dog? Barack Obama promised a new furry friend to his girls and here it comes, straight from Texas. It is a Portuguese water dog the kids named Bo, who arrived Easter Weekend.
Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog, was given to Malia and Sasha Obama by Sen. Edward Kennedy.
The Obama Girls chose the name Bo for the pup because first lady Michelle Obama's father was nicknamed Diddley. The name for the dog was an apparent reference to the singer "Bo" Diddley
Bookmark this page and come back for updates on how Bo is doing all all The First Dog Bo Merchandise
Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog, was given to Malia and Sasha Obama by Sen. Edward Kennedy.
The Obama Girls chose the name Bo for the pup because first lady Michelle Obama's father was nicknamed Diddley. The name for the dog was an apparent reference to the singer "Bo" Diddley
Bookmark this page and come back for updates on how Bo is doing all all The First Dog Bo Merchandise
Bo's Official White House Photograph
South lawn of The White House
Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy
Thanks to Bo for making it happen
I want to thank Bo for making this lens become as popular as it is. The hype over the First Dog has been huge. Maybe we all just needed to take a break from everything else going on in the world and focus on our furry friends who also need us.I created this lens originally to focus on the fact the President was rescuing a dog and the importance of that and that is something I know very well being the owner of 9 rescues myself.
So thank you to all who have helped this lens get the honor of being LOTD and I hope it may inspire some to go out and rescue a furry pet of your own.
5-20-2009
Obamas Unveil New 'First Dog' Bo
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Bo, America's Commander in Leash Book
Bo, America's Commander in Leash
Amazon Price: $4.85 (as of 02/15/2012)
Bo, American's Commander in Leash (TM) is the first children's book starring the most famous dog in the world. Join Bo on an exciting adventure as he learns all about the White House and experiences the traditions that make it such a special place. Bo's adventures include time-honored White House traditions, including the Easter egg roll, Fourth of July fireworks on the National Mall, the pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey, and all the festivities associated with holiday time at the White House. The First Pup also helps the Obama Family establish new traditions, such as playing on the First Kids' new swing set, planting vegetables in the White House's new organic garden, and playing basketball with the President.
The First Dog Bo Children's Books
News Update on The Obama's New Dog
Looks like we got a Dog at the White House....
Latest: Barack Obama News about the dog - see below to read the some of the latest News Articles
- Obama Dog Blog
- Tails From The White House Lawn
- Michelle Obama's New Job - Dog Walker
- The First Lady has been taking care of Bo
Plush 8" FancyPal The First Dog Blue Pet Carrier
Aurora Plush 8" FancyPal The First Dog Blue Pet Carrier
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 02/15/2012)
Wonderful gift item
Realistic styling
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Bean filled plush is removable
First lady jokes new puppy is 'kind of crazy'
- Michelle Obama Talks about the First Dog
- First dog Bo is a "kind of crazy" puppy who likes to chew on people's feet, Michelle Obama told children visiting the White House on Thursday.
The first lady is spending a lot of time walking and training the 6-month-old Portuguese water dog who became a member of the president's family last week.
An energetic breed, Bo plays well into the night, as he did on Wednesday.
"It was like 10 o'clock. Everybody was asleep and we hear all this barking and jumping around," Mrs. Obama said. "The president and I came out and we thought somebody was out there. And it was just Bo. He was playing with his ball. And it was like there was another person in the house.
Bo arrives at The White House
Bemidji dog is half-sister of Obama familys Bo
A Bemidji family has a White House canine connection.Ruby, a 2-year-old Portuguese water dog owned by Julie Quanrud and her husband, Ric Meixell, is the half-sister of President Barack Obama's new family dog, Bo.
"I was suspicious because the muzzle is the same," Quanrud said, adding that she became even more suspicious when she saw the Obama family's dog had the exact same white markings as Julius, a full sibling of Ruby's.
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PROMISES, PROMISES: Is Obama's dog a rescue or not?
- Comcast.net: PROMISES, PROMISES: Is Obama dog a rescue or not?
- Is Bo a rescued dog or not? Did President Obama keep or break a campaign promise in picking the purebred as the family's new pet?
The twists and turns of the Portuguese water dog's route to the White House make for the kind of intrigue that political junkies and the highly opinionated dog world delight in.
What do you think about Obama not keeping his promise to rescue from a Shelter?
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What the The Humane Society of the United States has to say:
Damage Control: Obama Family Makes Donation To D.C. Humane Society
At the very least, we thank President Obama for drawing attention to the plight of shelter dogs - and for making a donation to the Humane Society. We're sure Bo will have a most-loving family and equally beautiful life at the White House. Obviously, we wish that the pup could have come from a shelter, but hope the promotion and support of animal rescue shelters and organizations around the country continues to be a part of this administration.
- Second-Chance Dog Heads to the White House | The Humane Society of the United States
- The Humane Society of the United States congratulates the Obamas on bringing a new dog, Bo, into their family, and thanks them for taking in a second-chance dog. Bo is a Portuguese water dog who was apparently returned by the family that originally purchased him.
Barack Obama and Bo
Make a donation and help save the life of a pet
The Humane Society of the United States seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals-a world that will also benefit people. We are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation and neglect, as well as the most trusted voice extolling th
Malia Ann Obama and Natasha Obama
Malia Ann Obama was born in 1999 (left in photo)Natasha Obama was born in 2001 (right in photo)
Just like most kids they love dogs. The only difference is: They will be bringing it up in The White House.
Malia and Bo
The First Dog Bo Ty Beanie Babie
Ty Beanie Babies Bo "The First Dog" Portuguese Water Dog
Amazon Price: $3.75 (as of 02/15/2012)
This Ty Beanie BO is a "limited release" currently only available in SELECTED STORES!
A very small quantity of these are rumored (maybe 300?) to have been made available in select stores (as of 4/17/09) and sold out the same day!!
Bo Ty Beanie Baby
The Dog Choices were narrowed down - BUT it seems the Portuguese Water Dog won the choice.
The Obamas had narrowed down the choice of the White House puppy to a Labradoodle or Portuguese water dog.Both breeds generally shed less fur than some other kinds of dogs - Malia is allergic to dog hair
Mrs Obama and the girls started their search with Washington's animal shelters for the puppy their father promised them during his November 4 victory speech.
The Obamas had also asked for rugs and flooring that can withstand scratching .
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About Portuguese Water Dogs
Portuguese Water Dogs are a breed of water dog similar to poodles. PWDs are highly intelligent, have curly coats, and do not shed. However, unlike Poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs are robustly built, with stout legs, and their tails are left naturally long and undocked. They have webbed toes, for swimming, which one can notice by trying to pass one's finger between the dog's toes. Their eyes are brown, and their coats can be black, reddish brown, white, or black and white. A Book on Portuguese Water Dogs
Portuguese Water Dog (Comprehensive Owner's Guide)
Amazon Price: $5.94 (as of 02/15/2012)
The seafaring wonder known as the Portuguese Water Dog has made an unprecedented splash in the American dog world. An exceptional diver and swimmer, the Portuguese Water Dog excels in sports in the water and on land, a true working dog of unique ability.
About Labradoodles
A Labradoodle is a crossbred or hybrid dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard or Miniature Poodle.Labradoodles' hair can be anywhere from wiry to soft, and may be straight, wavy, or curly. Some Labradoodles do shed, although the coat usually sheds less and has less dog odor than that of a Labrador Retriever. The color range includes white, cream, gold, apricot, red, brown and black, and most of the other colors seen in Poodles.
Like most Labrador Retrievers and Poodles, Labradoodles are generally friendly, energetic and good with families and children (although as with any dog the temperament may vary between individuals). Labradoodles also often display an affinity for water and the strong swimming ability present in both their parent breeds.
Like their parent breeds, both of which are amongst the world's most intelligent dog breeds, Labradoodles are very intelligent and quite trainable.
A Book on Labradoodles
Labradoodles (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 02/15/2012)
Among the most popular mixed-breed "designer dogs" is the Labradoodle, a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. Here is advice and information for prospective owners.
Love these breeds, but cannot have a Dog - No problem
Why not a stuffed one - they do not eat very much
White House Pets
Presidents and their pets - who has had them and what they have had. Want to see all the furry history of the pets in The White House?Click Here to get The White House Pet History
Want add a new friend to your family?
Here are some great rescues to start looking...
Portuguese Water Dog Links
- Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, Inc.
- Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, Inc.
- Portuguese Water Dog Information and Pictures, Portuguese Water Dogs
- All about the Portuguese Water Dog, info, pictures, rescues, care, temperament, health, puppies and much more
Portuguese Water Dog Lover Merchandise
Bo makes the cover of The New Yorker
Labradoodle Lover Merchandise
Labradoodle Pups
President Barack Obama Talks to Jay Leno about the Upcoming Dog
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Michelle Obama at The Women's Conference: Getting a dog
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If you have a dog that sheds - do you know you can recycle their fur?
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Barack and Bo
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dkmitchell27
Jan 27, 2012 @ 6:20 pm | delete
- Your rescue pups are wonderful. I have to be careful here, so I will be very polite. I do think President Obama broke a promise. There are shelter dogs that do not cause allergies. My shelter dog "Bo" would rather have had his namesake be another rescue pup. Saving the life of a dog in a shelter would have been a wiser choice for Mr. Obama. Whew, it was hard to reply nicely. I am spent.
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charlesgrimes
Dec 14, 2011 @ 9:11 am | delete
- Great lens. Thanks.
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Moonwalk
Feb 19, 2011 @ 4:44 pm | delete
- The first dog! Never thought a dog can get such attention!
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Oct 19, 2010 @ 8:32 pm | delete
- Great lens! Lensrolled to Michelle Obama First Tour of Duty, Obama's Daughter and the Princess and the Pauper, where there is a lot of information about adoption!
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Adrian_dsp
Oct 24, 2009 @ 9:17 pm | delete
- And a good question...Will they actually put Bo in the "traditional" haircut or a Portuguese Water Dog? I still think they should have gotten a hairless Chinese Crested if they were worried about allergies, but maybe thats just me since I have one :D
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pkmcr
Oct 22, 2009 @ 3:57 pm | delete
- What a fantastic and informative lens. SquidAngel blessed :-)
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tamada-tamada
Oct 15, 2009 @ 5:47 am | delete
- Dogs lens is so cute! Informative and very intrasting.
I can see you work - and fanks you!
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ndasika Oct 8, 2009 @ 9:14 am | delete
- Thank you for the great research and creativity in this lens. The dog is really enjoying life at White House.
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chasity
Aug 24, 2009 @ 2:21 pm | delete
- i luv the new dog that malia and sasha has its sssooo cute!!!!!!!!
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dadaas
Aug 10, 2009 @ 7:43 am | delete
- So cute dog, really a kids dog, thats why they have it i suppose.
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daviddavid200
Aug 9, 2009 @ 12:28 pm | delete
- Great lens!
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miltski
Jul 24, 2009 @ 7:48 am | delete
- Bo is a cute one,
Defiantly a first dog
Top lens Thanks
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Cash_Flow
Jul 3, 2009 @ 11:22 am | delete
- So love it!.. cute cute dogs..:D
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cjm2000
Jun 30, 2009 @ 7:47 pm | delete
- Bo's cute, great lens!
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lakern26
Jun 26, 2009 @ 2:41 pm | delete
- I really enjoyed your lens. Well done and very informative.
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BigGirlBlue
Jun 15, 2009 @ 11:43 pm | delete
- Congratulations on your purple star! Bo is absolutely adorable. I love the photo of Obama running with him down the hall.
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ChineseKitesforKids
Jun 13, 2009 @ 10:51 pm | delete
- This is such a cute lens. I've never actually seen the dog until now but he's absolutely adorable. Thanks for sharing. 5*****
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Tuula_Olin
Jun 12, 2009 @ 6:40 am | delete
- Beautiful lens, and rescuing existing dogs in shelters is very important. I have a rescue dog Bella, she is a Siberian Husky.
My daughter asked if we could buy her a boyfriend husky and name him Edward:)
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LoKackl
Jun 9, 2009 @ 2:54 pm | delete
- I smiled from start to finish!!
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Suzie-Shine
Jun 8, 2009 @ 10:31 am | delete
- Oh how sweet. Lovely photos and love the Rescue a pet and Save a Life theme.
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