If candidates were dogs: Barack Obama - Great Dane
Description: A large and muscular breed, with a long rectangular head, a short coat and an appearance of being very noble and dignified.
They can be fawn, black, blue, brindle or a combination of black and white in color.
Behavior: An intelligent and loyal dog that, with an experienced handler, can be trained for protection work.
As they grow very quickly into a very large dog, their training has to start when they are young.
They enjoy exercise and will happily go along with the family on their outdoor activities. They also enjoy spending time at home in front of the fire.
The Great Dane is an affectionate dog -- gentle and delicate, without being timid.
They get along well with other dogs, household pets and children. They are ideally suited to the active family, preferably one living in a very large house. They are quick to alert the family of any strangers approaching their territory.
Tendency to bark: Low
Level of aggression: Low
Suitability as guard dog: High
(Candidate photo by AP; sketch by Susan Donley, petspictured.com; breed photo by Chicago Tribune)
(To see the full Dog Lovers' guide to the Presidential Election, click here.)
Comments
According to "Pets for Obama" on Youtube, Pekes, Paps and Jack Russells are behind Barack. Great Danes take note
Posted by: Tina Blair | February 4, 2008 10:58 AM
I'm barking this under Barak only because he's at the top of the blog at the moment. I can't refrain any longer from quoting Alexander Pope. It's a good thing I don't experience these compulsions very often.
I am His Highness's dog at Kew.
Pray tell me, Sir, whose dog are you?
Posted by: Anne | February 4, 2008 2:33 PM
This brings up another great topic (do I smell another blog brewing?) Have you ever noticed how dogs resemble their owners??? The dog park is a great place to try out this theory.
Posted by: Carey Hughes | February 5, 2008 6:28 AM
sorry- no way. as the owner of a mixed breed dog, you should have seen that Obama could have only been an all American.
Posted by: nancy freedman-smith | February 5, 2008 3:25 PM
I wish I knew if Barack was a great All-American dog or a trendy dog breed. Just can't tell at this point.
Months ago, I was hoping that Barack would take his two daughters to a Chicago shelter and adopt a great shelter dog for the family. That might have been enough to earn my support in the Kansas caucus last night.
Posted by: Mary Schmidt | February 6, 2008 10:38 PM
Did you have to use that picture of Gibson!! That dog is UGLY!! Learn proper Great Dane conformation. He doesn't have it! (Gag)
Posted by: Anonymous | November 3, 2008 9:18 PM
Since people in Sweden gave an overwhelmingly support for Obama - if not in votes so in hearts - I think that an advice from the northern dark in Sweden should be allowed when it comes to chosing the right pet for the White House.
Why not choose at cat; they are adorable; soft, warm, and intuitive.
Which I think are characters that could of good use for Obama now that he has such big political challenges to deal with.
Posted by: Helena | November 8, 2008 3:56 PM
Obama should adopt a Great Dane
Posted by: Tom | March 30, 2009 10:03 PM