Nov. 17, 2008 -- To doodle or not to doodle. Among his many presidential preparations, President-elect Barack Obama must soon decide whether to follow his eldest daughter Malia's suggestion that the first family get a golden doodle puppy.

The cross between a poodle and a golden retriever is reportedly among about a dozen dog breeds that the Obama family is considering. The list includes breeds that typically don't shed, because Malia is allergic, or pooches known for their friendly temperament.

Area breeders say golden doodles, often used as service or therapy dogs, fit both criteria. The golden doodle inherits a super-social personality from its golden retriever lineage, said Perris, Calif. breeder Jean Brown.

"A golden doodle is happy to greet anybody. Anybody he sees is his friend. They're kind of like a clown, very happy-go-lucky," Brown said. Click here for the full story.

Courtesy of Scripps Howard News Service

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