OK. I don’t care what your political leanings are, Bo Obama is one cute pooch.
A recent story by the Associated Press tells the tale of the 10-month-old pup’s first five months with the First Family, including his inclusion in their recent vacation to Martha’s Vineyard.
Apparently Bo has ripped up at least one magazine, gnawed on the presidential gym shoes and was caught in the act of absconding with a sock. He dropped it, quickly offering the time-honored “Oh noo! I’m busted!” puppy eyes to likely avoid any penalty phase.
The black and white Portuguese Water Dog arrived at the White House via the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., and his wife, Vicki. The breed was selected because it was unlikely to aggravate Malia’s allergies. So far, so good.
White House aides report the presidential pooch has garnered more calls from the press office than any other topic. So to answer all things Bobama, the first dog now has his own baseball card, filled with factoids related to his hairy self.
According to the card, Bo can’t swim (seriously?) and his goal is to become friends with foreign dignitaries (uh huh). Anyone who writes to the dog (this happens frequently) is sent a baseball card in return. Independent of the White House, there also are Bo stuffed animal toys and storybooks.
Clearly Bo has become one of the most popular dogs around. He scored a Teen Choice Award for celebrity pet, besting Adam Sandler’s bulldog Matzo Ball and Ashton Kutcher’s Chihuahua Vida Blue, among other candidates.
One of my cousins got a Portie years ago. She adored her pooch very much as well.
I still haven’t had the heart to replace my dearly departed border collie, Twirley Jane. But there will come a day. And when it does, I might have to check out a cousin of Bo’s. Because, as I said, that is one cute pooch.
