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Jacy K.
4 years ago
Would I have liked to see him get a dog from a shelter, yes, does it matter now, no, if we check history the dogs of a presidency are looked at and evaluated just about as hard as policies of a presidency. The only reason the Clintons got a dog is because of this...they were cat people...Now, the important thing is that the dog gets taken care of. VP Biden has a K-9 handler coming in to do the training, and you know an aid will always be responsible for the dog. The best "dog Nanny" tax money can buy I am sure.
Tannaidhe
4 years ago
Adorable puppy, I'll give him that... but really, sooo should have gotten a shelter pup. I would understand the Obamas getting a purebred, because of the allergy issue, but especially with a breed as common as a german shepherd, there's really no excuse to have bought a dog instead of adopting.
Donna
4 years ago
Really bad move buying from a breeder rather than saving a puppy from an animal shelter. We are in a recession and it may only get worse when the new administration comes in to tax the hell out of us. It must be nice to have @ $800 to purchase a puppy. It must be nice to have $800 to purchase anything. This is publicity gone wrong in the same vein as Oprah bitching about her weight.
Jennifer H.
4 years ago
Whatever dog he gets and wherever he gets it doesn't interest me as much as the fact the dog is a "prize" for winning the election - is this right? Just an interesting question to ponder
Amy H.
4 years ago
With so many animals waiting in shelters for homes. why do people still feel the need to go to a breeder to get a purebred? This is setting a bad example for everyone in the world. All my cats were rescues. Two I found on the road and took home andthe others were about to go to a shelter when I steped in.
I wonder if he will get the dog altered or enoucage the pet over-population by breeding him?
Koronin
4 years ago
To get certain qualities in the dog they are choosing. My husband's friend who purchased her German Shepherd dog did so because she wanted a guarentee that the dog was bred with German not American roots. The reason for this is German roots (and NO American roots) means much less health issues for the dog later in life. American dogs have been bred for show and it has actually damaged the American version of the breed. The German version is still bred for working and does not have near the health issues the American ones do. This would be a reason to buy one. However, after seeing a bit more (another article somewhere), Biden did NOT get his dog from the same breeder my husband's friend got her dog from.
Tiffany C.
4 years ago
I am kind of torn on this one. Wish he would have went to the local shelter.
Matthew L.
4 years ago
The kennel where Biden bought his bred puppy was cited yesterday for failing to produce papers confirming rabies vaccinations
www.philly.com/philly/blogs/harrisburg_politics/Kennel_where_Biden_bought_puppy_is_cited.html
Ragdollkitties
4 years ago
Oh my gosh! I hadn't heard about this. I wonder if this was a scheduled inspection or unannounced inspection. I would think that she would have had everything in order if it had been scheduled. Thanks for the link.
Shirley C.
4 years ago
I love dogs. And I want to live in a world where all the wonderful breeds of dogs with their various purposes survive and thrive. The reason that there are so many dogs without homes is NOT because of responsible breeders who carefully breed to produce healthy dogs able to do the work that is their heritage. They also have to carefully place the dogs in secure homes and take responsibility for any pups that cannot stay in their original home, regardless of the reason. There are breeders working this way now. The only thing they have in common with a puppy mill is puppies. If Biden chose a dog from such a breeder, good for him. Regardless, I hope he treasures the puppy and provides for his needs throughout the dog's lifetime.
Ragdollkitties
4 years ago
Nicely said. It is not bad to use a breeder providing that people do their homework and pick a responsible, reputable breeder who breeds for health and temperament and strives to improve the breed.
Georgia P.
4 years ago
Every dog needs a person to love and take care of it for life. As long as this is Biden and Obama's purpose and goal in doing so, then I am happy for both dogs chosen. It is a lifetime commitment and not a four year commitment!
Koronin
4 years ago
As long as this was a good breeder I have no issues with this. One of my husband's friends bought a German Shepherd pup a couple years ago. The reason she bought her pup was because she was looking for specific lines. She was a dog with only German heritage (as in no American German Shepherd heritage) because there are less medical issues with those of German heritage. If Biden got this pup from the same breeder in which my husband's friend got her dog, then I see no problem with this because he would have gone though a very extensive approval process. Hubby's friend lives in the DC area and works in DC.
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