Vice president-elect Joe Biden bought a puppy from a Pennsylvania breeder of German shepherds yesterday. According to Biden spokeswoman Elizabeth Alexander: [H]e’s familiar with the breed and its personality. He’s excited to bring it home when it gets a little older and has promised that his grandchildren can name it after the New Year. (DelawareOnline.com) This is clearly disappointing news …

Goldendoodle Capers is up for adoption at Grateful Goldens Rescue in Mt Pleasant, SC Since I last reported on Obama wanting to adopt a shelter dog, but having concerns about daughter Malia’s allergies, two things have happened: (1) The story has only gained ground, and (2) I realized that the buzz is that Malia wants a goldendoodle (not a labradoodle). …

Suzy the labradoodle is waiting for her forever home at Animal Rescue League in Marshalltown, IA. This whole Obama-dog story is really taking off like crazy. The president-elect told reporters today, according to the Associated Press: We have two criteria that have to be reconciled. One is that Malia is allergic so it has to be hypoallergenic. … But obviously, …