With a black, curly coat and a spirited temperament, Matisse mirrors the standards for an ideal
Portuguese water dog. His hair is done in a traditional lion clip for the breed, with the muzzle and hindquarters trimmed close.
When Bo joined the First Family, the Obamas explained that they picked a
Portuguese Water Dog because their younger daughter, 12-year-old Sasha, suffers from allergies and fur from this breed rarely causes reactions.
Besides training the president's dog and the Kennedys' three
Portuguese water dogs, Ms Sylvia-Stasiewicz also trained former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel's dog Figgie.
"No dog is truly hypoallergenic," Harper says, but she adds that the
Portuguese water dog produces little dander.
I AM a local dog trainer at and I am expecting an influx in
Portuguese Water Dog puppies since President Obama has just adopted a new puppy.
But each time Americans see Obama's daughters frolicking with Bo, the
Portuguese water dog (the decision not to imitate JFK and buy a Welsh terrier should not be taken as a snub), they will remember that their president is a man who keeps his promises and their hearts will throb with hope.
Portuguese water dog Bo, the Obamas' new pet, who enjoyed his first romp at the White House.
Portuguese water dog Bo made his first appearance as America's "First Dog" on the
By then, the Obamas seemed to have narrowed down their choices to a Labradoodle--a Labrador/poodle mix--or a
Portuguese water dog, both having the kind of hair that's easier for someone with allergies to tolerate than most dogs' fur.
The Obamas are getting a dog in April and are looking for a rescued
Portuguese water dog.
When the weekend approaches Henderson-Campbell and James, her husband, along with their dogs Kodie and Bosun, a four-month old
Portuguese water dog, find themselves traveling to their island in the District of Manitoulin.