NOVEMBER 6, 2008 8:42PM
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Lulu and Phoebe ponder a Boston Terrier in the White House
When I read the open call title to Lulu and Phoebe they literally snorted with glee. Puppy? White House? Giant lawn. Lots of rooms, rugs, things to chew, biggest kitchen with a staff, walkies and things to bark at.
The typist (me) informed them that rumor has it that one or more of the Obama's has an allergy to dander so careful consideration must be given. In addition, First Lady Michelle Obama has said that she wishes a dog from a Rescue.
Easy enough. Consensus here is that they should pick the American Gentleman, or Gentlewoman; a Boston Terrier. There are many in Rescue. Bostons have short hair, barely shed and are great for folks with allergies and range in size from about 11 to 25 pounds.
Lulu and Phoebe tell us that they know many Rescues that the Obama's could pick from. And Boston's are easy to train, great with kids, only need about 20 minutes of crazy exercise a day, and generally are way too smart for their own good.
And if one gets a pair of Bostons, all the more fun. They play well together, and the one thing that sets them apart from many other breeds is that they tend to not drool much (except for Lulu near anything edible). Very good for antique furnishings.
However, some are known to kiss like crazy (Phoebe). And they do a fun dance called bitey face which is known the world over by those who are guardians of these adorable munchkins. It is fun play and Lulu and Phoebe engage in bitey face and the BT500 (Boston Terrier 500 as in goes really fast in hapless racetrack) daily, but they are smart enough to stop the moment I (the typist) give them the "word". A treat generally follows. See? Easy to train.
Here are a couple of videos because just one doesn't do them justice. First is called The Inmates Take Over the Asylum.....Lulu escapes.
The second is playtime - Lulu, Phoebe, and guest Plummie - the red Boston, play tug, a bit of bitey face and generally act like, well, Bostons. Lulu is the one who will not step on the mulch because she likes to keep her feet clean. Cleanliness is not a bad attribute for a dog wanting to reside in the White House, is it?
Boston Terrier. Perfect.
And just in case you are convinced entirely - Bostons also travel well. Here is a link to Lulu and Phoebe's Paris blog (yes, pimping the dog's blog...):
http://luluphoebeinparis.blogspot.com/
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Comments
I don't think I saw bitey face. I want bitey face!
There you go, Chris. Bitey face! The third one. Don't forget the sound. And keep in mind those two are great friends!
I love Bostons and have had one since I was a kid. You might be interested to know that I used to own one name Phoebe.
Jason, any Boston named Phoebe is special! Our Phoebe is the fluffy one - the larger Black and White with the floppy ears.
One more good thing about a Boston: he/she is already wearing a tuxedo and go to any event without spending $150k on wardrobe!
As the mother to two Boston "girls," Sunny and Patty, I totally approve this message! :)
Our BT's Minnie and Mollie agree that Sasha and Malia should look no further. There are those who will shout Racism if they get an all black, all white or all brown dog. A BT that is black, white and brindle is a perfect choice for this country's First Dog!!
Ah, yes. Bitey face. My parents have two red standard poodle puppies who also do bitey face. They even do bitey mouth, wherein they bite each other in the mouth. Wtf? I love BTs, but pugs are my favorite. I want a pug! However, pugs shed like crazy, so they wouldn't exactly make good pets for the Obamas.
"Terriers are my very favorite breed." -Bruce McCulloch of the Kids in the Hall
Yes Chris - bitey face it very strange. Lulu often puts her whole head in Phoebe's mouth and the can run around totally glued at the side like that making that snorty sound. Pugs are great - but yep, they shed like crazy. Way more than Bostons.
Lea - lol. And the tuxedos look especially fine after laundering (the dog!). They look smashing in pale pink.
And thank you everyone - Lulu and Phoebe agree. Thanks Sunny and Patty, Minnie and Molly!
Lea - lol. And the tuxedos look especially fine after laundering (the dog!). They look smashing in pale pink.
And thank you everyone - Lulu and Phoebe agree. Thanks Sunny and Patty, Minnie and Molly!
With all due respect - and I like Bostons well enough - why not a real dog? Bostons, like Yorkies, Jack Russells and a bunch of the small terriers are not dogs. They're specially-designed single-function rat-killing machines. They've been optimized over centuries for the sole purpose of finding a rat, killing it and moving on to the next one. The ADD they exhibit isn't a disorder. It's a part of the job description. You don't want it to take any interest in the rat once it's dead.
And Bostons, like many breeds of Bulldog are crimes against nature. I mean that in all honesty and with complete sincerity. They've been overbred by the execrable American Kennel Club to the point where they are un-natural.
Why such harsh language? The unspeakable perverts at the AKC have decided that a huge misshapen head denotes "quality" and "conformation". Boston and Bulldog puppies have such overgrown skulls that they cannot be born naturally and are delivered by C-section.
So please, no Bostons. There's no possible excuse for condoning a breed that has stopped being a dog and has turned into a grotesque toy.
And Bostons, like many breeds of Bulldog are crimes against nature. I mean that in all honesty and with complete sincerity. They've been overbred by the execrable American Kennel Club to the point where they are un-natural.
Why such harsh language? The unspeakable perverts at the AKC have decided that a huge misshapen head denotes "quality" and "conformation". Boston and Bulldog puppies have such overgrown skulls that they cannot be born naturally and are delivered by C-section.
So please, no Bostons. There's no possible excuse for condoning a breed that has stopped being a dog and has turned into a grotesque toy.
This being America and all, everyone is entitled to an opinion or two. Boston Terriers are not toy dogs. And if someone bred them that way, they certainly aren't breeding them properly. But that is another issue altogether.
And no worries, no offense taken. Lulu and Phoebe having encountered others with your opinion from time to time and in response have perfected the art of peeing on command. On their shoes.....
And no worries, no offense taken. Lulu and Phoebe having encountered others with your opinion from time to time and in response have perfected the art of peeing on command. On their shoes.....
Lulu and Phoebe would make such great First Dogs. As would any Bostons.
Todd - Contrary to common misconceptions Bostons are neither toy dogs nor terriers. They are non-sporting dogs. Also, many are born naturally without a c-section. Yes, there are bitches that require a c-section but the truth is that a great number of the c-sections performed are scheduled well in advance rather than performed because the bitch is unable to labor naturally. I respect your opinion but I've got to ask, have you ever known a Boston?
Todd - Contrary to common misconceptions Bostons are neither toy dogs nor terriers. They are non-sporting dogs. Also, many are born naturally without a c-section. Yes, there are bitches that require a c-section but the truth is that a great number of the c-sections performed are scheduled well in advance rather than performed because the bitch is unable to labor naturally. I respect your opinion but I've got to ask, have you ever known a Boston?
Bostons are real dogs. And then some. I have to disagree that you like Bostons well enough Todd. I am not feeling the Boston love. And while rat killing machines might be useful in the White House I think a couple of generations of kibble have removed most of that appetite from my Boston b/c she doesn't even chase squirrels.
Well, not too often anyway. She did however free whelp all her pups in a previous life as a breeder. I got her from rescue where many wonderful companions can be found.
Well, not too often anyway. She did however free whelp all her pups in a previous life as a breeder. I got her from rescue where many wonderful companions can be found.
Bostons aren't hypoallergenic enough, sorry to say. This is one of Obama's criteria, since his daughter is allergic.
I'm being a know it all because I have a Boston in my life (so I know), and I am safer (allergy-wise) with my Airedale. Though, I'm not sure Airedales would make good White House dogs either. Too high strung.
I'm being a know it all because I have a Boston in my life (so I know), and I am safer (allergy-wise) with my Airedale. Though, I'm not sure Airedales would make good White House dogs either. Too high strung.
I'm in NYC right now, near Tompkins Square Park, and Lulu and Phoebe would be in heaven! There's a very nice dog park and there are always tons of Frenchies, BTs, Pugs and English bulldogs. I just want to go in and let them crawl all over me and lick my face. I'm sure Lulu and Phoebe would have a blast.
Chris - if you see a one-eyed delightful pirate Boston, about 16 pounds of brindle lovleiness, that would be Stell-a. She is a time honored correspondent (in the style of Helen Thomas) and a good friend. I hope you took pictures! Sounds like great fun, and Phoebe would definitely have a great time. Lulu is a little shy and hates getting her paws dirty.....
No! I didn't bring my camera with me to NYC. So horrible, I know. But I'll be back. I forgot how dainty Lulu is. Maybe she could watch--she could sit on a bench with you. Phoebe would be going crazy. I saw two cute BTs just wrestling for like 5 minutes. I was lovin' it.
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