a07-白宫第一狗

WAYNE PACELLE, Humane Society Of The United States: We're disappointed that he did not fulfill what was a fairly explicit campaign pledge to get a dog from a shelter or a rescue organization. We were hoping the president was going to set a stellar example. HILL: Even though Bo wasn't technically rescued, fate may have had other plans. STERN: His real name is actually Amigo's New Hope. That was my Hope litter. HILL: The Sterns give all of their litters a theme. Bo's was named for the Obama campaign. Little did they know this litter would fulfill the first daughters' hope of finally bringing a dog home. (END VIDEOTAPE) HILL: And Anderson, right now the Portuguese water dog's number 62 on the American Kennel Club's list of most popular breeds. They expect that to rise. But they do stress anyone who's interested in getting one, make sure you know what you're getting yourself into, and also make sure if you do go with a breeder, make sure it's a reputable breeder. They don't want to encourage any puppy mills. COOPER: All right, Erica, thanks.
Meet The First Dog
COOPER: Well, it might seem like a simple promise from a dad to his girls, but it led to one of the most talked-about decisions at the Obama White House. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) BARACK OBAMA, President Of The United States: Sasha and Malia, I love you both more than you can imagine. And you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House. (END VIDEO CLIP) COOPER: Just about every interview, even before Mr. Obama took the oath of office, there was a question about when the dog would arrive. I think I asked the president that myself. Finally the day and the dog are here. We're not sure who's more excited: Malia and Sasha or Erica Hill, who's back with the "360 Follow" -- Erica. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) HILL (voice-over): Bo Obama is about to find out just how good life can be. This six-month-old pooch, henceforth known as the first dog, moves into the White House on Tuesday. And all that space, 132 rooms to explore inside, and all that lawn outside, will definitely come in handy. MARTHA STERN, Breeder, First Dog: He was a feisty little puppy. Very selfconfident. He's gonna make them a nice dog. HILL: Experts describe Portuguese Water Dogs as high-energy working dogs. Translation: the Obamas can expect a lot of fetch in their future and plenty of obedience classes. LISA PETERSON, American Kennel Club: They're an active breed. They need a job to do all the time. So when you get this type of breed, you're going to want to make a lifetime commitment to training to the dog. HILL: Bo has been working with a trainer for the last month, and a White House aide describes him as very well mannered. He met his new family briefly last month. And one other big point in his favor: Bo's coat is ideal for allergy sufferers like Malia Obama. STERN: We were thrilled that we could provide them with a puppy that answered their needs. HILL: But there is one need, or promise that wasn't met. While Bo is technically being re-homed -- his first family didn't work out -- the folks at the Humane Society would have preferred this first family rescue their dog.
Leabharlann Baidu