<div>I think you guys have a nice idea but I think you are forgetting something. Shelter or Rescue dogs would be perfect, BUT</div>
<div>Obama and his family are not going to be training or probably even acquiring their own dog.</div>
<div>Some breeder will send them a puppy of a breed they have shown interest in. The staff-- secret service agents, staff writers, maids, tutors--- and the kids-- are going to be training this puppy of whatever breed or breeds. </div>
<div>Honestly now, think about the Secret Sservice letting Obama trot outside alone at 3 in the morning to let the dog relieve itself. (Or his wife or kids.) Unless the dog is an already trained K-9 dog, this would make me really nervous for our newly elected President and his family.</div>
<div>I think they have a right to chose their own pets, and besides, Nigel says he won't go without Llewis and Llewis says he doesn't want to live in a house where he might not be able to find the kitchen.</div>
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<div>MomPerson to Nigel, Llewis, Mitchell and Cooper</div>