Tag Archives: First Dog

Catching up With Bo

Posted on September 3, 2009 by DogMom

Tweet 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). … Continue reading →

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PWD Breeders Very Choosy About Adoptions

Posted on June 20, 2009 by DogMom

Tweet 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 … Continue reading →

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The Dog Diet?

Posted on May 19, 2009 by DogMom

Tweet 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 … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Hypoallergenic Dogs

Posted on April 30, 2009 by DogMom

Tweet 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 … Continue reading →

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First Dog Joins First Family in DC

Posted on April 15, 2009 by DogMom

Tweet 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 … Continue reading →

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