You have by now seen that the Obama family has a new dog. It is not a mixed breed from the local animal shelter or rescue but a purebred Portuguese Water Spaniel. The fact that the Obamas did not rescue a dog or puppy from the local animal shelter has gotten a lot of people up in arms. It is true that there are many dogs that are awaiting to be adopted from rescues and animal shelters all over the country but those dogs are there for a reason. Often they were given up by owners because the owner acquired a cute puppy with unknown parentage from a backyard breeder that had puppies for sale. When the puppy grew it often took on the personality and size of the unknown breed or mixes of breeds that the owner was not aware of. That in a nut shell is the number one reason against indiscriminate breeding of unregistered dogs.
The Obama family wanted a dog that they knew what it's breed characteristics would be. They did not want surprises 6 months down the road. Acquiring a purebred dog is the only way to insure that. The Obamas did quite a bit of research on different breeds before acquiring "Bo", the dog that they decided on.
There are several internet directories that list Dogs for sale or Puppies for sale so check them out, you might find what you are looking for in a lifetime companion. At least by acquiring a purebred puppy you will know what size, color and temperament it will be when it is fully grown.
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