AFAIK, all of the Presidential dogs have been from breeders. To me, that's the point though - it would be nice if Obama led the way in something that I believe had to be relatively simple. It's not a given that if you get a rescue, you have years of rehabilitative work ahead of you. The shelter I work at generally gets mixed breeds, but the large majority of the dogs are perfectly friendly and well adjusted. Most just need work on their leash manners.
I have nothing against ordinary people going to a breeder, but Obama could have done a lot for unwanted animals in this country with such a simple gesture. It makes me sad.
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