I'm sorry I just can't vote for Obama

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 8:22am

Now that Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has chosen his running mate, it's time for him to concentrate on another important selection: family dog. The American Kennel Club® (AKC) announced today that the public has elected a Poodle as their breed of choice for the Obama family.


A poodle? The wussiest of dogs? And a FRENCH poodle, no doubt- a wimpy America-hating dog who will passive-aggressively pee on the carpet in the Lincoln bedroom.

Oh Barack, I'm SO disappointed.
Huff Po

[madbrian]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 8:32am

If you think Michelle Obama is going to let that dog anywhere near the Lincoln Bedroom, you're crazier than Cindy McCain when she's off her meds.

Anyway, it's just a recommendation from an AKC online poll. With their daughters' allergies, the Wheaten would be a good choice.

[somuchtodo]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 8:38am

Should go with a White Westie. No hair. Very cute.

Vote for him anyway....

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 9:27am

Poodles are the one breed of dog that ick me out.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 9:46am

Miss Holly doesn't affect people with allergies, and she's been an Obama supporter all along.

[best12bars]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 9:46am

I'm not a "dog person," so I guess I'll have to find another president. Or another country, for that matter.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 10:45am

Who was the last President to have a lab? The Clintons? Was it Buddy?

They're my favorite breed of dog, and with two children, make the perfect family dog.
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[madbrian]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 10:51am

Obama's daughters have allergies, so a lab is out of the question. Poodles are hypo-allergenic, as are some terrier breeds.

[misschung]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 11:41am

Westies don't shed? I didn't know that. I could see them with a terrier.

One thing's for sure, though - there won't be any rats in the White House.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 11:51am

I don't know MissChung there is a pretty large Rat's nest established there now. It's going to take a thorough ratting.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 12:31pm

I want a yorkie!

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 1:18pm

Incidentally, poodles are generally the best breed of dogs for people with allergies. They have a different dander that typically does not affect those with dog allergies. I used to be allergic to dogs (not any more), but I always tested negative for poodles. Weird, but true.

[mejusthavingfun]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 1:19pm

What about that labradoodle dog?

[StockardFan]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 1:23pm

I'm not sure about allergy wise, but one of the reasons so many designer "poodle-mix" breeds are being bred is it keeps the dog from shedding. So that would probably help the allergy as well.

[Urban]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 1:28pm

I was going to mention a labradoodle as well! LOL.

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 1:31pm

Poodles are also one of the smartest breeds of dog. What about a [edit]Standard[/edit] Poodle?

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[StockardFan]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 1:32pm

That dog is just goofy looking! LOL!

I'd prefer a teacup poodle, but I like little dogs.

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 1:42pm

No, THIS is goofy looking.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 1:47pm

Poodlephobia really is a direct descendent of homophobia.

My boyfriend was once a poodlephobe, stemming no doubt from some deep place of self-loathing, until he met the standard poodle who lives down the street. And now he finds himself confronting the poodlephobia, because the dog is smart as a whip and loyal and loving as hell. Now guess who's seriously considering a standard poodle as his first dog since teeneage-hood?

He wouldn't go with one of those faggy grooming styles, but at least he's grown beyond his prejudices. I would urge others to confront those within themselves.

[Jane2]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 1:58pm

"they have a different dander that typically does not affect those with dog allergies. "

I wish that were true for me. I'm allergic to poodles as well as all other dogs.If I found a dog I wasn't allergic to, I'd have it!!!

And that goes for animals too

[KrissySim]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 2:06pm

Being a dog owner (a wolf-dog actually) I must say that I have a friend with a standard poodle and it is one of the nicest animals. Intelligent, personable. Labradors are great, too. But for the White House, I'd recommend a pack of arctic wolves.

America should not allow the wholesale slaughter of wolves by sport hunters. Wolves are an important part of the ecosystem and running down a wolf from a helicopter until it collapses from exhaustion, then shooting it with a rifle is not very sportsmanlike nor humane. How many hunters would be willing to subject themselves to the same kind of treatment? It would be a very different experience if the gun were pointed the other way, wouldn't it ?

[StockardFan]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 4:42pm

OK, son-of-a-gunn wins.

That truly is a hilarious looking dog.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 5:56pm

A standard poodle attacked my cousins' beagle puppy and bit a big chunk out of his ear. They're not universally nice.

[romantico]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 6:05pm

Poodles are also the most fit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdX_OBUeHb4

[Jane2]

Posted: 8/29/08 at 6:29pm

"A standard poodle attacked my cousins' beagle puppy and bit a big chunk out of his ear"

That's because Beagles are the dumbest dogs around.