Tweens in the news
Tweens in the news
Obama girls name their new puppy Bo:
The first family has settled on a first pet — a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog that the Obama girls are naming Bo. The selection was one of the White House's most tightly kept secrets. President Barack Obama's daughters, 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha, picked a black and white pup, a White House official speaking on the condition of anonymity told The Associated Press Saturday night.
The dog is a gift from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., who owns several Portuguese water dogs himself.
"We couldn't be happier to see the joy that Bo is bringing to Malia and Sasha," Kennedy said in a statement. "We love our Portuguese water dogs and know that the girls — and their parents — will love theirs, too."
The Washington Post reported in its online editions Saturday night that Obama's daughters chose the name Bo for the pup because first lady Michelle Obama's father was nicknamed Diddley. The name for the dog was an apparent reference to the singer "Bo" Diddley.
White House aides told the AP that the office of the first lady arranged an exclusive deal on the dog story with the Post. The officials, who demanded anonymity because of the deal with the Post on exclusive details, said the dog was not in the White House as of Saturday evening.
Throughout the day Saturday, celebrity Web sites and bloggers were abuzz with rumors of the first family's selection of a Portuguese water dog; one site even claimed it had pictures of the future first pet.
The president had embraced the frenzy: "Oh, man, now, that's top secret," Obama joked Friday to reporters.
Obama promised his daughters a puppy during the campaign.
"This is Washington. That was a campaign promise," Obama said when he appeared on Jay Leno's talk show last month, as the audience roared with laughter. "No, I'm teasing. The dog will be there shortly."
The president and first lady had said their choice was down to either a Portuguese water dog or a Labradoodle because they were considered good pets for children who have allergies, as Malia does.
- Posted on April 12, 2009
That dog is so cute. I think the name Bo would go with the dog. The Obama girls are probably excited that they had got a dog from there dad. I mean I would have been excited if that was maybe there first dog. Would you have been excited?
"Aaaawww!!!!!" That puppy is soooooo CUTE!!! But the name Bo is not. If I named my dog Bo I would say my sister named it,not me!"
I think Bo is really cute name . He sounds like he fits the family . He is really cute. I've never heard of that kind of breed . I am glad that he is making Malia and Sasha happy. He sounds like a really fun playful dog . I hope he has a fun life living with them .
I think Bo is a very unique name. I love the name the girls gave him. The girls will probally have a lot of fun with him. I am sure they will take really good care of him just like I did when I got my first dog. I remember it all. I hope then enjoy every second with him.
Bo is a super cute dog! The name Bo suits him well! The picture of him is awesome! The flower necklace he was wearing was sooo adorable!
This article talks about Malia and Sasha getting their new dog. It's a Portuguese water dog. I have never seen this type of dog, but I think it'll be cute. I like the name the girls chose, because it is a good name for a small dog. The girls will probably have fun training the puppy. Maybe it will sleep with them when they're parents are away.