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ABC News has a recap of First Dog Bo’s early days in the White House.

The media storm has resulted in a Bo baseball card, complete with factoids (for instance, though he’s a Portuguese Water Dog, he can’t swim). There’s also video at the link of Bo’s close encounter with a reporter’s microphone.

Nicole Grayson, one of the lucky few, with Capri

Bo, the First Dog, has created a storm of publicity about Portuguese Water Dogs. But PWDs aren’t for everyone, say breeders, and though there are more would-be owners than ever, most of them go away unsatisfied.

The Wall Street Journal explains why breeders are so picky, the lengthy selection process, and the many reasons applications are rejected.

Washington Humane Society volunteers walk shelter dogs

Not a diet for dogs, actually, but new books that share the weight-loss benefits of dog ownership, as the Washington Post reports.

Patti Lawson offers “The Dog Diet: What My Dog Taught Me About Shedding Pounds, Licking Stress and Getting a New Leash on Life.” And Jessica Berger Gross shares her experiences in “enLIGHTened: How I Lost 40 Pounds with a Yoga Mat, Fresh Pineapples, and a Beagle Pointer.”

Dogs are more than weight-loss tools, of course. But they can be the best motivation to get outside and get moving. To step out in style, check out Dogstuff’s collection of collars and leads, as well as apparel for you and your furry workout partner.

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With all the media attention given to Bo, the First Family’s new Portuguese Water Dog, we’ve heard a lot about allergies.

But what are hypoallergenic dogs, and do they really solve the problem? What should dog lovers with allergies do?

The Seattle Times has the lowdown. And as long as we’re talking about Bo, USA Today has a profile of his trainer, Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz.

In full gallop across the White House grounds

The Obamas finally have their puppy — a 6-month-old Portuguese Water Dog named Bo, who is being rehomed after being returned by his first owner.

This New York Daily News story has video, a photo gallery, and observations from other PWD owners on what the Obama family can expect from Bo in the next couple of years.