Still, the American Humane Association ran a cute press release the other day, offering some first-puppy tips for the Obama family that can actually be useful for non-presidential pet owners as well. Like poodles, their fur is hypoallergenic — probably a big consideration, since one of the Obama girls reportedly has allergy problems — but requires some regular maintenance. They need brisk daily exercise, which shouldn’t be a problem with two young girls to play with, and they’re known for chewing, which means the Secret Service will want to keep plenty of chews handy. AHA members are worried that Bo’s celebrity will lead to a rush on Portugese water dogs — which could lead to hundreds or thousands of them being dumped in shelters or worse, once people figure out that they and the dog are not a good fit.

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