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NEWS ABOUT: First Dog

First Dog stories: 11 news summaries
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 Obama: I'm 'Surprised and 
 Deeply Humbled' by Nobel 

President will accept the honor as a 'call to action'

Oct 9, 09 10:42 AM CDT
(AP) - A beaming President Obama says he's honored to win the Nobel Peace Prize but isn't sure he's done enough to earn it. Appearing in the Rose Garden today, Obama acknowledged he was "both surprised and deeply humbled" to win the award. He said he does not "view it... More »

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Barack Obama • Nobel Prize • Nobel Peace Prize • Malia Obama • President Obama • Nobel laureates • First Dog • Bo Obama

(Newser) - Dale Haney has been wrangling White House animals since 1976, but these days his responsibilities are much diminished, insiders tell US News & World Report. “He doesn’t see Bo as much because the girls and Mrs. Obama, the whole family, is taking care of Bo, so Dale has... More »

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Michelle Obama • White House • George W. Bush • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama • President Obama • First Dog • Bo Obama • Dale Haney

Want a Dog Like Bo? Here's Your 11-Page Application

Potential buyers face tough application process

Jun 20, 09 2:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Since Bo Obama became first pup, everyone seems to want a Portuguese water dog, the Wall Street Journal reports. Good luck with that. Though requests are soaring, the nation's approximately 200 breeders are a pretty picky bunch. About 1,400 puppies are born each year, and only 1 in 10... More »

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Barack Obama • application • breeder • dog breeders • First Dog • Portuguese water dog • Bo Obama

(Newser) - Do you—or does someone you love—have Bo fever? Are you one of the apparently considerable number of people who have bombarded the White House with requests for info about him? Michelle Obama's press staff has heard your call. Send a request (and preferably an SASE), and your new... More »

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pets • Michelle Obama • White House • baseball cards • trading cards • Obama administration • First Dog • Bo Obama • East Wing

(Newser) - Toymaker Ty couldn't resist another attempt to capitalize on Obamania, this time with Bo—the Portuguese Water Dog doll being billed as "inspired by the First Family's new puppy. It's spurring unprecedented demand, retailers tell the Chicago Tribune. But the dolls are unlikely to garner anywhere near the... More »

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White House • toys • Obama family • beanie babies • First Dog • Portuguese water dog • Bo Obama

 Early-Morning 
 Dog Walks
 Fall to ... 
 Michelle 

It's a good thing the first lady likes Bo

May 1, 09 9:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - Turns out the first daughters are a lot like kids everywhere, People reports. “Even though the kids are supposed to do a lot of the work, I’m still up at 5:15am taking my dog out,” Michelle Obama told a group of congressional spouses yesterday. “So... More »

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Michelle Obama • first lady • first families • first daughter • Obama administration • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama • First Dog • Bo Obama

 First Dog 
 Stars in 
 First Book 

Bo featured in children's book out next week

Apr 16, 09 1:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bo Obama just became the nation’s first dog, but he already has his own book, USA Today reports. Bo, America’s Commander in Leash, will hit stores next week. The story features the pup stealing President Obama’s letter opener, serving burgers to Vice President Biden, even sticking his... More »

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Barack Obama • book • First Dog • Portuguese water dog • Bo Obama

(Newser) - The newest Obama made his public debut today. "He's got star quality," said President Obama as the first family showed off their new dog to the press corps. Bo, a Portuguese water dog, got a much publicized walk on the South Lawn, USA Today reports. "I... More »

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pets • Obama family • First Dog • Portuguese water dog

(Newser) - After months of anticipation, the moment the nation has been waiting for is at hand: America's First Dog will arrive Tuesday, says TMZ. The presidential pooch, a Portuguese Water Dog acquired with the help of Ted Kennedy’s family, is a 6-month-old puppy for whom the White House will be... More »

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Barack Obama • White House • Ted Kennedy • puppy • dog • Obama family • First Dog

 First Dog Prepares 
 for Big Move: Reports 

Obama's have already met their new pup, some say

Apr 8, 09 3:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Obamas have picked a dog, and he'll be joining them in the White House soon, WBBM 780 in Chicago reports. Michelle Obama's office helped establish a timeline—"definitely not this week"—but a source tells the radio station the male Portuguese water dog has already visited the... More »

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White House • puppy • Obama family • First Dog • Portuguese water dog

Labradoodle Fans, Relax: Obamas Still Undecided

First Lady's dog vote just one of four: rep

Feb 26, 09 10:19 AM CST
(Newser) - It seems Michelle Obama was using the media to influence household politics when she announced her dog choice, the Los Angeles Times reports. “They have not selected a breed,” her press secretary insists. “Mrs. Obama likes the Portuguese water dog, but she is only one of four... More »

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Michelle Obama • White House • dog • President Obama • Obama family • labradoodle • Portuguese water hound • First Dog

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