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David Letterman Wishes Bo the Best

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:45:51 +0000

Late-night funnyman and talk show host David Letterman had some fun welcoming Bo to the White House during his April 15 monologue. Among other jokes, he said that Bo “hosted a luncheon for former White House dogs.”

Between traditional news media, the entertainment press, bloggers and political cartoonists, Bo is getting a lot of attention this week!

Washington Post, AP Report Bo is Obama Dog

admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:30 +0000

It looks like the Obama family is getting a Portuguese Water Dog that Sasha and Malia have already named “Bo,” The Washington Post, the Associated Press and The New York Times reported late Saturday night, April 11. The AP said an anonymous White House source confirmed the news.

The dog is said to be a gift from Senator Ted Kennedy, or at least from the same breeder the Kennedys got their Portuguese Water Dogs from.

The Washington Post, in what it called a “puppy exclusive,” reported online that the name Bo was chosen in honor of Michelle Obama’s father, who was nicknamed Diddley. Here’s what the Post reported: “The girls named it Bo — and let it be noted that you learned that here first. Malia and Sasha chose the name, because their cousins have a cat named Bo and because first lady Michelle Obama’s father was nicknamed Diddley, a source said. (Get it? Bo . . . Diddley?)”

The article elaborated: “Bo’s a handsome little guy. Well suited for formal occasions at the White House, he’s got tuxedo-black fur, with a white chest, white paws and a rakish white goatee.”

The dog, who is said to be 6 months old and previously owned by another family, has yet to arrive at the White House, the official told the Post.

Dog Reportedly Headed to Obama White House on April 14

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:26:14 +0000

The entertainment Web site TMZ is reporting that President Barack Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their children Sasha and Malia will be the proud recipients of a Portuguese Water Dog on Tuesday, April 14.

TMZ’s “exclusive details” reveal that a 6-month-old black dog has is being adopted from the same kennel from which Ted Kennedy’s family got their Portuguese Water Dogs. The web site also reports that the dog, which was previously sold to someone who gave it back, was named Charlie but will be given a new name by the Obama family.

So, it will be interesting to see what happens come Tuesday.

Michelle Obama Reveals Family May Get Portuguese Water Dog in April

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:00:01 +0000

White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Speaking to People magazine in a Feb. 25, 2009 article, First Lady Michelle Obama appeared to reveal that the family has narrowed down its choices for a White House dog for their children, Malia and Sasha. If all goes as planned, the pup will be adopted in April.

Mrs. Obama told People that the family is planning to go out of town for Spring Break, and should get the dog upon their return. (President Obama had previously mentioned that spring would be better than winter, because the girls might be more willing to walk a dog when the weather is nice.)

It also looks likely that the Obamas will get a Portuguese water dog, perhaps not a puppy, and they would prefer that it be a “shelter dog.”

“The folks we know who own them have raved about them,” Mrs. Obama told People.

However, later in the day Mrs. Obama’s press secretary, Katie McCormick Lelyveld, told the Los Angeles Times that while Michelle Obama likes Portuguese water dogs, “she is only one of four votes,” and no breed selection has been made.

Mrs. Obama also told People magazine that the family hasn’t yet settled on a name for the furry family member. Mrs. Obama said the girls have suggested some “really bad” names so far.