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Portuguese water dog: the Obama family's choice

By now everyone must know that the tentative breed of choice for first dog is the Portuguese water dog.

The Obamas are leaning toward the breed because of its corded poodle-type coat that sheds very little. Malia Obama has allergies.

The family hopes to find a Portuguese water dog in a shelter and to bring it to the White House in April, Michelle Obama said last month.

This breed...

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