While the news media and America wait to see what kind of dog the next First Family will bring with them to the White House, the next vice-president and his wife have already made their choice.
I didn’t know the next Second Family was considering a new dog until today, when I read this report from CNN Political Producer Alexander Marquardt:
“While the country is fixated on what kind of dog President-elect Barack Obama’s family will get when they move into the White House, his Vice President-elect Joe Biden quietly picked out a puppy of his own last week.
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So, you’ve decided that you want a pet. That pet will be a dog - a puppy to be more exact. Now it’s time for the bigger decision that needs to be made. What breed of dog should your puppy be?
The “breed” decision comes with many considerations. First of all, a new dog owner needs to think about their own personality as well as the personality of their new best friend. Puppies and their owners should be compatible.
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You know that you want to have a puppy for a companion. But, where do you get a puppy? There are a few places that will provide a good variety and a few places that you should probably try to avoid.
Owners want a puppy that is happy and healthy. The health and temperament of your new puppy depends in part on how well he has been cared for before you acquire him. Puppies that have been neglected or abused can become problem cases down the road.
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