The results are in and it appears that a Portuguese Water Dog will soon be moving into the White House. Apparently the choice of getting a puppy needing re-homing through its breeder rather than a puppy being re-homed through a rescue or shelter has some people upset. However the Obama family needed to make a decision on a new family member based on what dog would fit in best with them and their needs and I applaud them for taking their time and finding the breed and dog that is right for their situation. As I understand it, it would likely be difficult to find a PWD in a shelter as there aren’t that many bred each year and this breed’s breeders do a great job in making sure all puppies are properly placed and in taking responsibility for all dogs they have bred. I wish some of the breeders in my primary breed (Labradors) would be as conscientious!

There is an interview with the breeder of the soon to be First Pet at The Pet Connection Blog if you are curious about where the pup is coming from. Sounds like a good person who loves her breed and wants the best for all her puppies.

I hope the Obama’s have lots of fun with their new family member.