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Hey, Obama Girls, Peru's Got Your Puppy

Not cute or furry, but Peruvian Hairless loves kids, is hypoallergenic

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 11, 2008 1:19 PM CST

(Newser) – Peru may hold the solution to the president-elect’s canine conundrum, the Telegraph reports. The Peruvian Hairless, a dog with ancient Inca origins, is hypoallergenic and family friendly, perfect for Obama’s allergic daughter Malia; a puppy has been offered to the incoming first family. “If we send it to the United States, its official name will be Machu Picchu,” said the director of the Friends of the Peruvian Hairless Dog Association.

First dog Barney--getting a lift here from President Bush--has developed a biting problem as his White House days wind down.
First dog Barney--getting a lift here from President Bush--has developed a biting problem as his White House days wind down.   (AP Photo)
A Peruvian Hairless dog.
A Peruvian Hairless dog.   (Reuters)
The Obama family.
The Obama family.   (AP Photo)
Peru's famed Machu Picchu.
Peru's famed Machu Picchu.   (AP Photo)
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alienvv
Nov 11, 2008 2:29 AM CST
The guy does not like animals..I do not understand why we have to force him to get one.. The whole thing is so orchestrated...Are we all about images and not at all about substance?/ We have elected Obama, let us accept him as he is...and stop trying to modify him- stop smoking, get a dog etc...Leave the guy true to himself and let him deal with the job ahead. He has a lot to do..

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