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.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Thanks Camilla, me too. :>)

[Jean, Rylee and Cooper]

Cute story.   I'm glad you found Quincy and decided on a doodle.  He is a beautiful dog! 

[Donna K & Quincy]

Thank you Jean, I think he is beautiful too but then I am somewhat biased.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

This got me thinking about PWDs.  They don't seem to have become all that popular (at least in our ares) which is so surprising with Bo being the "first dog".  I've only run across one who belonged to neighbors at the beach house we rent in the Summer.....he is an awesome, friendly, well-behaved dog.  I'm so glad you were able to convince your DH.....I think we all love Quincy.

[Donna K & Quincy]

 Thank you Jane, I actually don't see that many PWDs either, I see more doodles.

[F, Calla & Luca]

It's funny but after an initial flurry of news I haven't seen much of Bo.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Love the pictures and that you and Quincy found each other! It's so nice to know that something good can come out of U.S. politics! :)

[Donna K & Quincy]

Thanks Ricki, I am not very political but I have to say US politics is a lot less boring than ours.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Donna, I am glad you got a doodle also. I love the dog name thoughts - ha ha ha. I thought dh named Ned for my initials and thought it was way cool, then I found out it was a former student's name. LOL

[Donna K & Quincy]

LOL, Nancy, DH could have at least let you think he was named after you.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I was just thinking that Bo will be an eight year old dog when the Obamas leave the White House.

[Anna and Achilles]

So happy you choose Quincy!!!!! He is such a beautiful boy!