Politics and Dogs

[Donna K & Quincy]

I've been watching some of the US election coverage and I have to say it is making my head spin. As my mind wandered, which it is apt to do at times, I came to a startling revelation. I have to say a big thank you to Barack Obama, not because of anything he has done politically but because of his choice of a dog.

About the time Obama became president I was in the throes of my search for a dog and had pretty much settled on a Portugese Water Dog. The suggested dog for the Obamas was a Doodle but they didn't go that way, they picked a PWD instead. Up to that point I had a picture of a PWD as my laptop background and was working on DH to cave in and say yes we could have a dog. Well as soon as the Obamas picked the PWD, I crossed it off my list thinking that everyone would be wanting one and I wouldn't be able to afford one.

So to make a long story short I did some research and settled on a Goldendoodle although it still took some time to convince DH who didn't really want a dog let alone something called a doodle.

So I have to say a great big thank you to President Obama because of him I have my heart dog, one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I think that DH may just be a little smitten too.

Just as an after thought, if Barack Obama named his dog BO after himself and I had followed suit, my dog's name would be DK- Decay, not the best name for a dog.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Decay--haha. The law of unintended consequences worked in your favor this time. We all love Quincy. Watching the returns here too.

[Leslie and Halas]

You made an excellent choice!  Both the dog and the name.

[Janice Felciano]

Quincy sure is beautiful boy! I have to say that our Doodle is the only dog that my husband has ever bonded with. Who could resist the personality of a Doodle? Us too . . .  40 years of dogs.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Janice, You are absolutely right, doodles are irresistible.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm glad you have Quincy and he has you!

Decay, not such a great name, but DK is awesome!

[Donna K & Quincy]

I agree Karen, DK is awesome. While we were out walking one day some guy told us we were a great couple, I think he was right. :>)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Me, too!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Me, three.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

So the next question, will he get another dog?  One for each term?  

[BG and Gavin]

These pictures gave me BIG smiles!  I would venture to say that the Q has your DH wrapped around his big furry paw!  So glad he found you both!  It's funny because you are telling my story...me focusing on a doodle, taking a long time to convince my husband and now the two are crazy about each other :)

[Donna K & Quincy]

BG, I'm glad persistence paid off for both of us.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Aw, I love this and so glad you and Quincy found each other. :-)