I am so happy for your daughters that you have agreed to afford them a puppy when you move into your new home. Taking into consideration President Elect Obama's requirement to avoid "sissy dogs," I would like to recommend that you select an English bulldog for several reasons. I will list a few below:
1) English bulldogs are definitely NOT "sissy dogs." I have two English bulldogs, who have Great Dane neighbors. I don't know if you are familiar with the size of Great Danes, but trust me, they are the size of a small pony. Some dogs peer through fences. Great Danes simply look over the top. My English bulldogs go "toe to toe" at that fence with dogs about five times their height. They are definitely not "sissy dogs."
2) English bulldogs are healers. You can check out my website at www.drjoyceswineheart.com and read an article that was published in one of our local newspapers about Maxwell, my male English bulldog. It is entitled "The Healer." This means that your bulldog will be there for you during those most trying days. When the rest of your family is sleeping, he (or she) will be there patiently waiting for you to unwind form the day's events. English bulldogs are very sensitive, and can tune in to your emotions.
3) English bulldogs can keep up with your daughters' energy levels. Whoever said English bulldogs are lethargic have never seen them around children. They absolutely adore kids of all ages. My dogs, Maxwell and Lilly, are so excited when children come to visit us.
4) English bulldogs will greet and welcome all of your guests. In other words, they will make all of those diplomats and foreign leaders feel right at home. They will even be willing to sit by the table while they eat, adoringly look at all of them and be forever grateful for any "offerings." This is good, because it means if some of your guests don't like what is being served, there is an English bulldog available who will be more than happy to help them discreetly pass their food under the table. You will never find one morsel on the floor, so housekeeping staff will love the bulldogs.
5) You will also be glad to know that you don't have to worry about buying doggies beds or where to put them, because the English bulldogs will sleep with you. They like people beds. I guarantee you they will also want to sleep on your pillow, so you should buy an extra pillow for the bed (one for each bulldog.) I know you have only promised one dog, but English bulldogs are best when they come in pairs.
6) A word of caution...you will have to be careful what you discuss in front of them. They understand English. They don't speak it yet (probably will in their next doggie life) but they certainly understand most words and short sentences. We actually spell words in our house to keep them from knowing our discussions. They especially understand "treats," "do you need a Benadryl?", "we are going bye bye", "go find daddy," "it's bedtime," and numerous other phrases. Think not? I'll bet you 1/10th of the money going to rescue the money market that you will agree they understand English phrases. Within a few weeks in the White House, they will understand words like "darn Republicans," "where's the kids?" "where's Michelle," (they will lead you right to her) and "give me some privacy." Big problem...they will lead people right to your hiding place. Keep in mind you can buy their "silence" any day with a treat.
7) Speaking of treats, you will have to train your chefs to not feed the bulldogs, or you will have SPCA after you for over feeding. They never say no to food.
Seriously, you just have to give bulldogs a chance to live in the White House. They are such a dignified breed that offers your family intense love, loyalty, laughter, and the press will love them. They love to travel. They love motorhoming, boating down the Colorado river and even riding dune buggies in the California deserts. Our bulldogs even love NASCAR. Can you just imagine your bulldogs' love for riding on Air Force One?
Respectfully....
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