In August, after the Obamas first said they were considering getting a dog, more than 42,000 Americans cast their vote in an American Kennel Club poll to suggest the right breed for the family.
The poodle was chosen from five hypoallergenic breeds. (Malia suffers from allergies. A Portuguese Water Dog also passes the allergy test.)
Claire McLean, founder of the Presidential Pet Museum, part of Presidents Park in Williamsburg, Va doesn’t think a poodle is a good choice.
“It’s one of the most popular breeds, yes, but it’s a snob dog. I don’t think it’s right for them.”
But Lisa Peterson of the Kennel …read more

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