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It's official. The Obama family will be getting a dog in April. The much-anticipated announcement came from Michelle Obama during an interview with People magazine.
The first lady told the magazine the family will be getting a rescue Portuguese water dog who is "old enough and a match for the family dynamic".
Obama said the presidential pooch will arrive at the White House in April after daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, return from spring holiday.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/deadlineusa/2009/feb/25/obama-family-portuguese-water-dog:loveya: I am so glad for the girls!