Obama should adopt puppies like these or PUPPIES THREAD

[rcrush]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM9QhX28mvY

[RobertSeattle]

1. I thinking get two and name them Bush and Cheney

Sit Bush, Sit!
Oh great, Cheney crapped on the rug again.

[rcrush]

2. As long as they are bulldogs

[Sequoia]

11. Naw, they are ugly and slobber too much.

Sausage on legs.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

3. Cuties but one of his daughters is allergic. They need a hypoallergenic puppy

[eowyn_of_rohan]

14. Wheaten Terriers are hypoallergenic - and damn cute!

[brentspeak]

4. Bush had a Scottie

So why not follow that up with a Westie?

[Richard D]

5. Hypoallergenic dog breeds

Airedale Terrier
Barbet (dog)
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bergamasco
Bichon Frisé
Bolognese
Border Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Cairn Terrier
Chinese Crested
Coton de Tulear
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Fox Terrier
Greyhound
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Poodles of all sizes and Poodle hybrids
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Samoyed (dog)
Schnauzers of all sizes
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier

[sjdnb]

7. There really is no such thing as a hypoallergenic breed

Additionally, with regard to "non-shedding dogs", while there is no such animal (except for hairless varieties which present greater maintenance and care challenges), some do shed considerably less than others (i.e., several terrier breeds, schnauzers, poodles, etc.). However, understand that if it is an allergy or asthma that you are concerned with, it is likely not the shedding of hair that causes the reaction in humans, it is proteins in the saliva, dander or contact with urine, that will often trigger allergic reactions. Non-allergenic breeds of dogs or cats do not exist. Animals tend to shed dander at different rates and hair length is only a minor factor in the amount of dander an animal makes. Animals may also be more allergenic at certain times of the year as they go through dander-shedding cycles. The characteristics of a person’s allergies can also change over time. Purchasing a so-called "non-allergenic" breed usually does not work out.

Additional references via NIH:
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/seniorsandasthma/pets_allergies.stm
http://kidshealth.org/parent/question/medical/asthma_pet.html

[ellacott]

13. Isn't there a difference in a dog with fur and a dog with hair?

I thought the dogs that are classified as hypoallergenic have hair and don't have as much dander.

I would hate to see them go through the trouble of choosing from the "hypoallergenic" group and it doesn't help with the allergies.

I have food allergies and I know how frustrating and soemtimes dangerous they could be.

[LiberalFighter]

6. As a rescue person, I would prefer he not adopt puppies.

They might be funny and a lot of fun. But, they are a mess to clean up after. And you don't know their personality or how they will turn out.

[PJPhreak]

8. This Rescue Critter...

Is in FULL agreement!!! Puppies are cute,but there a LOT of Adult Critters That need homes Too! Take It from a Canine-American That was just Days from being shot in the head! (Really,this is how the "Shelter" we got Timber From "Puts them Down")



And Folks even if you can't adopt a "Homeless" Critter,Do what you can...Donate to the No Kill shelter of your choice,Foster,Volunteer. What ever it takes!!!

[RevolutionStartsNow]

9. that is a beautiful dog

Both of my dogs are rescued -- one was found in a hot car on a hot day, he almost died. The other was found on the side of the road; after we adopted her we discovered she has medical problems (can't keep her food down unless she eats upright and is held up for 30 minutes after!), but we love them both so much, and I can tell that they are grateful. They are the most loving dogs on the planet.

[PJPhreak]

10. Timber says Thank You!!

He is the Bestest Critter in the world....From what I understand, his prior people did not understand the Aussie Shepard way of thinking,they could not handle an active Critter. So what did they do? they abandoned him! I'll never understand people!!

Here's another pic...He's (actually I am) a Showoff

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

12. I say border collie.

Rescuing a border collie was the absolute best horrible mistake I ever made.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJdnL7kAsQk

(not my vid)