Iran. Iraq. The economy. Oh, and what kind of dog to get for the girls? The president has a lot on his plate already--but few issues have captured the public's imagination quite like the puppy conundrum.
The Obamas were to unveil their choice Tuesday, but over the weekend, gossip sites buzzed about--and the Washington Post confirmed --the First Pooch's identity: Bo, a Portuguese Water Dog (and gift from Teddy Kennedy.) The White House later released a photo of the Obamas and Bo getting acquainted. Here's a look at other animal companions past presidents chose--from mutts to purebreds, to...a cow named Pauline.
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