The Washington Post scooped everyone with its article in the early morning hours. The Kennedy Family is presenting the Obama family with a house warming gift.
So, like ah, who told you Manuel? Easter Bunny?
The First Puppy Makes a Big Splash (click title of entry - thank you)
Bo, the Portuguese Water Dog, Is All Over the Web Before His Official Debut
By Manuel Roig-Franzia
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, April 12, 2009; Page A01
Who let the dog out?
That's the Washington mystery du jour
...The little guy is a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog given to the Obama girls as a gift by that Portuguese water dog-lovin' senator himself, Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts. 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?)...
Am/Intl CH Floodtide's Meet Me At Dockside CD AX AXJ RE CWD GROM CGC "Docker" (click here)
The breed association notable members (click here)
-Is medium-sized, strong and durable, athletic and agile
-Has a curly or wavy coat
-Sheds less than many other breeds, because shed hairs are trapped in the tousled coat
-Thrives on vigorous exercise and athletic activities.
-Makes a fine watchdog, but is too polite to be a guardian
-Is usually fine with other pets
