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A Tough Decision for Obama: Picking the First Dog

AKC wants a poodle, PETA wants a mutt

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 5, 2008 4:56 PM CST

(Newser) – Barack Obama promised his daughters a dog after the election, win or lose. So it was no surprise when he told the girls during his acceptance speech they “have earned the puppy that is coming with us.” But what kind will the first family choose? Malia, 10, wants a “goldendoodle”—a mix of a golden retriever and a standard poodle, the Chicago Tribune reports.

But the goldendoodle is not recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club. The AKC’s members voted in a poll that the new first dog should be purebred, specifically a standard poodle. But following their advice would upset PETA, which wrote the president-elect a letter urging him to adopt a dog from a pound.

A purebred poodle puppy is seen in this undated file photo.
A purebred poodle puppy is seen in this undated file photo.   (Shutterstock)
Barack Obama pets a dog as he speaks with voters while canvassing a neighborhood October 12, 2008 in Holland, Ohio.
Barack Obama pets a dog as he speaks with voters while canvassing a neighborhood October 12, 2008 in Holland, Ohio.   (Getty Images)
French purebred poodle puppies are shown in this file photo.
French purebred poodle puppies are shown in this file photo.   (Shutterstock)
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COMMENTS
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Guest
Nov 5, 2008 10:34 PM CST
T think the Black Toy Poodle is a very smart choice.
AnnieOkie58
Nov 5, 2008 10:15 PM CST
I think its a safe bet..to say ..it wont be a pitbull w/ lipstick !
Guest
Nov 5, 2008 5:03 AM CST
Those kids have been through enough to pick their own dog regardless of what the AKC, PETA or the general public think. I think a Goldendoodle is a great dog.

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