I think the First Family has the right to pick out whatever pet they want to love. I was surprised by their choice, though. Did not seem like the right match for a family that had never had a dog before, two little girls, limited time to devote to their pets, and a home that is really not meant for a large 40-60 pound rambunctious dog. But I imagine they will have someone on staff whose responsibility will be to manage the dog most of the time. Maybe it will be an outside only dog? The breed club says they don't do well in kennels or being left alone for long periods. Says they are strong willed, and in a nicer way hints they tend to roughhouse and be unruly.
I don't know why but I pictured the girls with a poodle, mid-size, elegant, girly and not so rowdy as a water dog. My son, DIL & 2 granddaughters have a poodle. Maybe that is why I sort of saw that in my imagination when all the hoopla started about them picking a dog. Just seemed a better pet for a couple of young girls. I didn't imagine Yorkie -- not sure why.
But I am sure we will get lots of glimpses of "Bo" over the coming months. Hope it turns out to be a perfect match afterall. |