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Obamas’ Dog, hypoallergenic Portuguese Water Dog (named Bo) (FirstDogCharlie.com & TMZ.com)

First Daughters Sasha and Malia Ann Obama’s hypoallergenic pooch, which was promised by father, President Obama during his victory speech in Chicago back in November, is finally coming to the White House. Our favorite site TMZ has uncovered much detailed information about the First Dog. Charlie (photo above), a black male Portuguese Water Dog, from a prominent Texas kennel, will arrive at his new home in Washington D.C. on Tuesday (April 14), according to the website. Charlie, which is 6 months old and will be renamed, was found under the help of Senator Ted Kennedy’s family. It is from the same lineage as the Kennedy dogs. And the Kennedy family will be presenting the new dog to the Obamas, TMZ said. According to New York Daily News, First Lady Michelle Obama has told People that Sasha and Malia have floated Frank and Moose as possible names for their forthcoming furry friend.

Update (April 12):  Washington Post revealed the name of the First Puppy, Sasha and Malia have named it as Bo by quoting Washtington Post as the source. According to the newspaper, Bo had charmed the first family during a recent acquainted-session to Washington D.C. ” He sat when the girls sat, stood when the girls stood. He made no toilet errors and did not gnaw on the furniture.

The Obamas with First Pet Bo, a Portuguese water dog
First Puppy Bo With The Obamas (White House photo by Pete Souza, LAT)

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Portuguese Water Hound (Left), Labradoodle (Times Online)
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President-elect Barack Obama spilled beans on his First Dog choice. During an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, Obama who is to swear-in as USA’s 44th President on January 20, said either Portuguese Water Hound or Labradoodle, both hypoallergenic dog breeds, would be picked as First Pet. (more…)

Malia Ann Is Pet Allergenic! Soon-to-be First Daughter Malia Ann Obama is allergenic to the dogs, it was revealed by father, President-elect Barack Obama at his first press conference (full video) on November 7 after election. When asked by the journalists yesterday to comment a bit on his future First Pet, Barack Obama said he would choose the one that is sheltered and hypoallergenic.

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Malia Ann with mother Michelle, sister Natasha (Sasha) on the night of father Barack Obama being elected as the President of United States of America. (Image credit: David Katz/Obama for America/Flickr)

On the acceptance speech at Grand Park on November 4, Obama promised her daughters Malia Ann, 10, and Natasha (Sasha), 7, with a new pooch. At the time, he said, “Sasha and Malia, I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House.”