Bow Watch | 04/10/2009 7:40 pm
White House Dog to Come Tuesday – And It's a Kennedy
The dog the Obamas will be getting is from the same lineage as the Kennedy dogs, reports entertainment website TMZ.
Portuguese water dog/ Ted Kennedy
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Expect the First Family dog to grace the White House lawn on Tuesday — and according to the entertainment website TMZ, the Portuguese water dog is a prestigious Kennedy.
"It’s coming from a prominent Texas kennel, with the help of Sen. Ted Kennedy’s family … The dog the Obamas will be getting is from the same lineage as the Kennedy dogs … The black dog — a male — is approximately six months old. We’ve learned it was bred at the kennel and sold to someone who gave it back. The kennel is now "re-homing" the dog to the Obamas. The dog was named Charlie, but the Obamas will rename it."
Click here for the full story on TMZ.com.
The dog’s arrival has been highly anticipated ever since Election Night — when Barack Obama promised daughters Sasha and Malia that they would get a puppy. The president recently said that the furry friend would make its way to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue after he returned from the G-20 Summit, which was on Wednesday.
Tell us: What should the Obamas name their dog? Perhaps after Ted Kennedy’s dogs, Sunny and Splash?
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Hmmm, wonder why it was returned ?
They should name it "Ted"
I have to wonder if maybe it was one of the dogs that never was sold. So Kennedy came along and wanted to buy it at age 6 months but knew that he couldn’t give it to Obama as a gift because of the rules about gifts. So maybe, just maybe, they sent the dog home with the trainer for a short while so that they could now claim the dog wasn’t new, but was "rehomed." Would be interesting to get the details on the first six months in the life of Bo before going to DC.
I still say that the obamas should go to the shelter and adopt an animal so that Bo has a playmate [and because it saves an animal].
One has to wonder, why such an exclusive breed, faught with serious liver problems? That is not fair to children at all, nor sensible at the cost of those highly bred breeds. When a child loses a pet, it is harder on them than adults realize. And, there are many breed that, when kept outdoors, do not bother children with allergies. A little non-allergiec indoor poet would have bridged the gap, and an outdoor pound dog done well for the kiddos and staff.
I don’t think Senator Kennedy’s friends and family should have pushed the deck on the "gift that is no gift," either. I realize the years have been "good" to him (in comparision to his early antics) but this won’t help.
Dog people, cat people, bird people…there’s really an unwritten code or way to identify people. Having a dog, I immediately classify others with same as being mighty fine people…especially if they have a ‘rescued’ dog. Somehow, you immediately bond and frankly feel superior to those who ‘buy’ their pets. To be honest, I ‘bought’ a Scottie and then a Saint Bernard but never felt such connection with the creative force (God, who delights in these furry creatures) as I do with Yuki, our rescued Japanese Akita.
The precious Obama girls will learn so much from their new furry friend…unconditional love, caring for a friend (in animal form) and hopefully many, many years from now…saying goodby.
I like Charlie..why confuse the guy! I hope it went through obedience training while back at the kennel.
I also wonder why he was brought back to the kennel…..although not surprised as it happen often when those little cute puppies begin chewing, nipping and breaking furniture (lol). Those are the adolecent times in a dogs life and they are often uncontroable without proper training.
What to expect from a 6 month old puppy…
"At about 5 to 6 months, if you have more than one pup, you may find that play becomes more aggressive and exhibits some nipping, growling, and other general displays of dominance. Many males, and some females, will begin humping each other at this stage as they rehearse for their adult roles. Such behavior is acceptable as long as it is not directed towards you."……. more
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/what-to-expect-from-your-6-month-old-puppy/page1.aspx
My Lab did not settle down for almost a year and a half….. Not familiar with this breed though!
Maybe they can get Cesar Milan to pay a visit!
As for renaming - friends of mine who have rescued several dogs say that renaming can be helpful, especially in cases of abuse, because the dog associates his old name with his old owner saying it. He soon learns that this is the name his new owner uses to get his attention, and it is baggage-free. It works out fine in non-abuse cases too.
S.J. Not familiar with this breed though!
They’re high actitivity dogs who love water. They need a job and a purpose. Someone at the WH will have to be assigned to the dog to make sure it’s kept happy.