PHOTO Aw, Joe Biden's puppy

[Jackeens]

Isn't he cute? And the puppy's lovely too :-)




This undated photo provided by breeder Linda Brown shows Vice President-elect Joe Biden of Delaware holding his newly purchased German Shepard puppy, which remains name-less so far, at Brown's home in East Coventry Township in Chester County, Pa.

http://www.dailylocal.com/articles/2008/12/11/news/srv0000004236018.txt

[Olney Blue]

1. Awww- what a cute pup. What breed is that?

[closeupready]

2. German shepherd. Those are just about my favorite

dogs, and I don't like dogs, to begin with. :) But that is one cute puppy.

[pnwmom]

German Shephard. nt

[Jackeens]

3. A German Shepherd - they're GORGEOUS!

[rainbow4321]

4. Yikes, those puppy paws are already huge.

It's little face is sooooo cute.....

[intheflow]

18. That's what I saw, too.

That dog is going to be massive when it's grown!

[TankLV]

5. Wonderful, good, great - but I'm still disappointed that he did not go to a rescue group...

There are rescue groups for ALL purebreds that exist - and these dogs need homes BECAUSE OF THE BREEDERS!

Nice he found a puppy for his family - BUT PEOPLE, PLEASE DON'T PATRONIZE BREEDERS!

Go to the rescue groups or the local pound!!!

[petersjo02]

8. Our first shelter dog, Jack, died December 1.

Tomorrow we'll be adopting another shelter dog, Scooter. Wonderful, loving sweet dogs.

[Muttocracy]

17. one of my friends with a whole pack of shelter dogs

says she'll honor each dog's death by saving another life :) Best wishes for your new family member.

[tblue37]

40. For their Christmas present this year, I gave my daughter

and her new husband the $250 adoption fee to get a sweet 9-month-old puppy from a rescue group in Florida. It's a gift that will keep on giving.

[Zynx]

21. Can we please not make everything ideological?

[Runcible Spoon]

25. It's a relevant question.

He had a chance to give rescue groups and shelters some visibility, he chose to buy a purebred from a breeder.

[BuddhaGirl]

31. 'zactly!!

eom

[jillan]

33. I agree - it is kinda disappointing. I think people just don't get it.

Until you experience the wonderful feeling you get adopting a shelter or a rescue dog, you have no idea what you are missing in your life.

To me, the most sickening place of all is the pet shops at the mall.
I just want to go in and set all those dogs free.

[ShortnFiery]

37. Please? Joe and Jill Biden did purchase this pup from a "reputable breeder" not a "puppy mill" ...

I also give them perks for hiring this breeder to select a trainer to make sure the puppy is well socialized and grows up to be a "Good Canine Citizen."

Hey, I loved Bill Clinton's dog "Buddy" but he was in dire need of training and proper socialization ... make that INTENSE training as he had learned a lot of bad habits.

Especially big dogs need to be properly socialized and trained in order to ensure they behave their masters.

Although IMNSHO, the best temperament dogs, on average, come from the "lovable mixed mutt" variety, I applaud Joe and Jill Biden for following through with "responsible dog ownership." After all, the real work occurs after the purchase/adoption: Far too many owners drop the ball in this area.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

45. Are you going to recant that now and admit it was a puppy mill?

[brianna69]

6. The puppy is adorable

[spindrifter]

7. Time for a new Puppy Cam!!

Joe can bring more transparency to the VP position!!

[janx]

32. I'm still watching the old one!

:rofl:

[Buck Laser]

9. I wonder if Blago should get himself a puppy...

It's amazing what wonders they can work for you.

[snowbear]

44. Ewwww.. No puppy would want to be with that creep!

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Not even a junkyard dog!

[w4rma]

10. That puppy is going to grow up big over the next 8 years. (nt)

[Tinksrival]

11. That is one lucky puppy!

[Jennicut]

12. I love that holiday picture, I hope they do another this year. And the puppy is so adorable.

They are going to be great friends.

[bitchkitty]

13. Look at the paws on him!

He's going to be huge when he grows into them.

[Tribetime]

14. got a feeling that lucky dog will be spolied

[ellie]

15. Look at those paws!

Cute!

[AnnieBW]

16. Maybe he can sniff out

Where Cheney hides the bodies?

[Eurobabe]

19. Cool, that's from my neck of the woods, Chester Co. PA

I know exactly where he got this dog from. :D

Best of luck to the Biden family and their new edition.

[ensho]

20. he should have picked a different one from the litter - that one is scared

not good. that kind of temperment can produce fear biters. even if obedience trained.

he would have done better to pick the outgoing, curious puppy.

[Maine-ah]

22. wow! you got to meet the puppy?!

[Runcible Spoon]

23. you can read the puppy's entire future from one pic?

I bow to your mystical powers!

Seriously though, I've had german shepherd pups before and they ALL make that soulful look. Has nothing to do with them being "nervous" or "afraid". :eyes:

the only thing that bothers me about this is he didn't adopt a rescue dog.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

46. Well, he got it from a puppy mill, so I'm not surprised

[elleng]

24. Sweet Goldens here! 3 days old:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shayla-%26-her-golden-retriever-puppies

[janx]

34. A NEW PUPPY CAM!

:bounce: :party:

[elleng]

35. Yup! 8 pups to watch!

.

[Liberalboy]

26. Awww....

It reminds me of my two big beasts when they were puppies...looks just like my girl

[jillan]

27. Jill Biden promised Joe a puppy if they won. Same as Obama and his girls.

Jill would post pics of puppies while Joe was traveling for the campaign to keep him motivated.



I think it's really great how both Obama and Biden are animal lovers.

[ObamaKerryDem]

39. Awww!!! :) Adorable. n/t

[adoraz]

28. adorable puppy :)

[treestar]

29. Cute little guy

[BuddhaGirl]

30. cuteness!!!!!!!!

aawwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!! :-)

[ThatsMyBarack]

36. Awww....PUPPY!!!!!

:loveya:

[ehrnst]

38. That "breeder" is a puppy mill - He needs to cancel the purchase NOW.

That "Breeder" has a horrific set up, according to animal activists - From an email sent to the rescue I work with:

<<Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~

Please read this important announcement from BanOhioDogAuctions. com supporter and animal activist, Jana Kohl. This is heartbreaking to say the least, and here is what Jana shared earlier this AM:

I just received a description of the breeder/puppy mill that the Bidens bought their dog from. This first-hand account comes from a respected anti-puppy mill activist who has investigated countless mills. I also just learned that the Philadelphia Inquirer is already at work on the Biden story, written by a reporter who has exposed PA's horrific puppy mill problem -- one of the worst in the nation, along with Missouri, Ohio, and all the others. I've received emails tonight from scores of people who have already heard the news and are stunned....people who know that Barack participated in Baby's book and our project, and can't imagine how or why the Bidens didn't choose to adopt. Below is the description of the breeder the Bidens bought from, in his words.....

"When I was there, she had dogs living outside in igloos and a large side building wrapped in blue plastic... the barking was deafening... . her inspection report states approximately 100 breeding dogs... she sold more than 275 dogs in 2006.....it was a stupid move on Biden's part... a puppy mill, for sure."


If you would like to address your concerns directly to Vice-President elect Biden, Below is his contact information:

The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
1105 N. Market St.
Suite 2000
Wilmington, DE 19801-1233

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
24 NW Front St.
Windsor Building, Suite 101
Milford, DE 19963

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Thanks in advance for your kind consideration.

Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
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[jillan]

41. I did some research on this -

She was. 2006. She was hit with a fine.

Hopefully those days are over, and she is nothing more than a breeder at this time.

Joe went there on a referral, I believe from Tobin.

[ehrnst]

42. I truly hope you are right.

I don't wish to be right at the expense of animals. Hopefully, the Philadelphia Inquirer can clear this up.

[Runcible Spoon]

43. ughh. She should be banned from breeding dogs, not elevated to vice presidential pooch supplier

:grr:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

47. She was recently cited for her filthy kennels

It was 2006 when she got suspended by the AKC for a year, which is damn near impossible to do, so you know it's a fucked up "breeder."

She's a puppy mill. No legitimate breeder sells over 275 puppies in a year.

[snowbear]

48. She sounds TERRIBLE... But what if Biden is already in love with his pup?

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Kinda hard to part with the little guy at this point, isn't it?