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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:03 PM Original message |
Rumors of Obama's choice of dog sparks outrage! |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
1. Oh no! We wanted to get a goldendoodle. Maybe we should act fast before he gets one... |
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Essene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:40 AM Response to Reply #1 |
62. yes, act quickly before people scoff at your g-doodle |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
2. Aren't we all mutts? |
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billybob537 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:09 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. ruuroo Rorge |
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zbdent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:47 PM Response to Reply #2 |
22. don't tell that to the Grand Wizard ... |
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cameozalaznick (624 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:16 AM Response to Reply #2 |
68. I am. Polish, German, Scots-English and |
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Pirate Smile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
3. Ms. Bullock, I don't think Obama minds mutts since he considers himself one. How funny. |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:33 AM Response to Reply #3 |
72. Can I get the fist bump avatar too? |
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laconicsax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
4. People actually care about what kind of dog the Obama family gets? |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
5. can you say stick-up-her-ass elitest prig? |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:25 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. bingo - they want a dog for their family, not a show dog. She is |
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Sebastian Doyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:52 PM Response to Reply #5 |
27. well, that's a dog breeder for ya. |
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bitchkitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:42 AM Response to Reply #27 |
63. That is the funniest movie EVER! |
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slampoet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 10:10 PM Response to Reply #5 |
37. BTW The 3 generations thing is BULLSHIT. We were told that we could get papers for our Pug. |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
7. There are few types of people more insufferable than purebred dog snobs |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:49 PM Response to Reply #7 |
23. Yep. I have a friend who would NEVER CONSIDER getting a resuce dog, |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 08:24 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. We rescued a cocker that was so damn inbred she was both genders until we corrected tha (female). |
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slampoet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 10:11 PM Response to Reply #23 |
38. I heard some Bitch say this about adopted children right in front of the child. |
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Blondiegrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 12:32 AM Response to Reply #23 |
43. I know a woman (friend of a friend, actually) who said she doesn't want a |
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RollWithIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
8. This is all so silly... what the kids want, the kids will get... |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:41 PM Response to Reply #8 |
19. He should try Petfinder.com |
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RollWithIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:51 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. That's another thing to consider... like I saw a post on a Greyhound adoption... |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
9. Excused me, but..... |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 09:08 PM Response to Reply #9 |
31. As a dog lover with a preference for Labs and Goldens .... |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:37 AM Response to Reply #31 |
61. Interesting info. Thanks for the post. |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:27 AM Response to Reply #31 |
71. all good points |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #71 |
76. Oh... no question that breeding for specific traits goes back centuries and more. |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 11:10 PM Response to Reply #76 |
84. you're spot-on w/regard to those 7 weeks |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 08:18 AM Response to Reply #9 |
48. Izzy confirms Maggie's story! |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:35 AM Response to Reply #48 |
59. I agree on Barney's action ~~ it was not an attack...he was startled and struck back. n/t |
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Irishonly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:31 AM Response to Reply #9 |
57. Poor Barney |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 11:02 AM Response to Reply #57 |
77. "Poor Barney" in more ways than one. Every dog gets one bite ... or so goes the old saying. |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:07 AM Response to Reply #9 |
66. Scotties rule! |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 12:21 PM Response to Reply #66 |
81. Absolutely!!!! |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
10. The AKC doesn't consider it a breed, but they're raised and priced like they are |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
11. I think any poodle or poodle mix will meet the hypoallergenic criteria. and I am certain you can |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:52 PM Response to Reply #11 |
26. The only dog that ever bit me was a poodle cross |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 08:08 PM Response to Reply #26 |
28. Hypoallergenic-wise, I'd look for a soft-coated wheaten terrier. |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 08:25 AM Response to Reply #28 |
49. We had one |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:53 AM Response to Reply #26 |
64. that is a training issue. Poodles and German Shepherds are accepted as being among the most |
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gmoney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:14 AM Response to Reply #26 |
67. sounds more like a cross poodle ;) |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:20 AM Response to Reply #67 |
70. LOL .. very puny |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
12. Sadly, the shelters are full of designer dogs |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:28 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. yep, just plug "poodle" and "washington, DC" into Petfinder.com nt |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:45 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. I just did this, and found three cute labradoodle puppies. |
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Fleshdancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
14. NEW RULE: no more dog breed threads without PICS |
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TxBlue (472 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:29 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Ok, that is SERIOUSLY cute!! |
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stuntcat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:49 PM Response to Reply #14 |
24. I know, right?? |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 10:07 PM Response to Reply #14 |
36. They are cute and have a very nice temperament. |
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catchnrelease (359 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 12:21 AM Response to Reply #36 |
41. Yes, very cute |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 08:41 AM Response to Reply #41 |
50. sadly, a typical case |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 01:19 PM Response to Reply #14 |
82. What a great looking puppy! Since both Labs and Poodles are very smart, |
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Holly_Hobby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
15. It's good to open up the gene pool, |
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salguine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
18. Patty Bullock sounds like a pompous ass. "The goldendoodle |
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Lochloosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
20. Wonder who she voted for....hummmm |
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mikiturner (581 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
29. Why did Patty Bullock resort to attacking Obama? |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
32. ... |
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Curtland1015 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
33. Has anyone yet suggested calling this whole puppy issue "Doggy Gate"? |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 12:54 AM Response to Reply #33 |
47. I prefer Doggy Style Gate |
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rdublue (163 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
34. Labradoodles are a crossbreed but the F1B is hypoallergenic. He does not shed. |
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roody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 12:49 AM Response to Reply #34 |
45. They have to get a shelter dog to set a good example. |
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slampoet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
35. I fukin hate dog people (not dog owners but those who profit from them) . |
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Fleshdancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 10:42 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. are you serious or is this a joke?? |
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slampoet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-08-08 11:12 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. Thanks for the offer but one Pug is enough for us. |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 08:46 AM Response to Reply #35 |
51. clearly you were dealing with a fundie |
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slampoet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:23 AM Response to Reply #51 |
55. This was Five different charities involving 10-12 different individuals. |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:33 AM Original message |
I read the whole thing |
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JPettus (356 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:21 AM Response to Reply #35 |
54. First wife and I had cockers |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 12:18 PM Response to Reply #35 |
80. When my dachshund died last month, I looked into getting a new wiener dog from |
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Blondiegrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 12:21 AM Response to Original message |
42. Who gives a shit. A dog is a dog. It's just as capable of love and devotion |
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roody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
44. I am an athiest, but I am going to pray that they get a POODLE!!! |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
46. Hey, Barney isn't "disgraced." |
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Moochy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:48 AM Response to Reply #46 |
75. Barney is a fierce critic of Bush's handling of him. |
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KitSileya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
52. Anyone who's seen an authorized, KC or AKC dog show, |
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slampoet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:24 AM Response to Reply #52 |
56. Exactly. Great post. |
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KitSileya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:33 AM Response to Reply #56 |
58. Thanks. One caveat, tho' |
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frogcycle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
53. HERE IT IS!!! |
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demo dutch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
60. As long as it a goldendoodle rescued from a shelter! |
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mitchum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
65. My labradoodle says,"Never mind the Bullocks...hail the mixed breeds!" |
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frickaline (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
69. So silly, there really is no such thing as a pure breed |
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ibegurpard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
73. Is this real? |
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Pharlo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 10:42 AM Response to Original message |
74. There are two young children who are going to pick out their first puppy. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 11:05 AM Response to Reply #74 |
78. Your humor bone broken? Or don't you recognize a funny OP? |
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Ishoutandscream2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 11:10 AM Response to Reply #74 |
79. And that, ladies and gentlemen, should be the last word |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-09-08 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
83. Great choice!!!!! Mixed breeds are better, IMO. And goldendoodles are soooo cute! nt |
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