TMZ is reporting that the Obamas' new dog will arrive on Tuesday, April 14, and it's not Cappy. It is a male, six-month old Portie named Charlie with the same lineage from the same kennel as Senator Kennedy's three dogs. Here's TMZ's story:
The black dog -- a male -- is approximately six months old. We've learned it was bred at the kennel and sold to someone who gave it back. The kennel is now "re-homing" the dog to the Obamas. The dog was named Charlie, but the Obamas will rename it.
Now here's where the Kennedys come into play. The kennel has sold the Kennedys three Portuguese Water Dogs in the past, all from the same lineage. The dog the Obamas will be getting is from the same lineage as the Kennedy dogs. The Kennedy family will be presenting th new dog to the Obamas, but it's really coming from the kennel.
The reason this all sounds so technical is that there are issues regarding gifts to the Prez. The fact that the pup is being re-homed makes it all kosher.
Now here's where the Kennedys come into play. The kennel has sold the Kennedys three Portuguese Water Dogs in the past, all from the same lineage. The dog the Obamas will be getting is from the same lineage as the Kennedy dogs. The Kennedy family will be presenting th new dog to the Obamas, but it's really coming from the kennel.
The reason this all sounds so technical is that there are issues regarding gifts to the Prez. The fact that the pup is being re-homed makes it all kosher.
So, it sounds like the First Dog is not Cappy Kennedy, but is from Cappy's kennel, Amigo Portuguese Water Dogs, and quite possibly from another litter by Penny, Cappy's mother.
Developing...
Photo is Sue Wilcox-Hall's photo of her dog Samba and her eight puppies, not Charlie and his mother. Visit Sue's wonderful blog, The Portuguese Water Blog here.
I am a bit concerned about something however and that is the part about them changing Charlie's Name to something else. I think it is very important for two-legs to understand that once a dog has a name, that should be it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the name of Charlie. It is a fine name, like mine, BOB. It is simple and straight to the point.
I think everyone needs to tell Mr. President Obama and his Family that they need to let Charlie be Charlie.
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