I would have picked the SC Wheaten over a poodle - poodles can be too high strung.

Yea when I was little one of my friends had a poodle and it was CRAZY!

I am not a poodle fan. Plus if you cut them for show they look a little silly.

I don't agree. I think the Miniature Schnauzer would have been a much better choice.

I want to pick a dog for McCain

You can rescue purebred dogs!

I think they should go with a Maltese like my little puppy. He's hypoallergenic and a super playful and easy to take care of dog!
He loves little kids and he loves attention. A poodle just does not seem right for the Obama kids. I never have liked poodles!
I love my Mozzy Mozzarella. I even have pics in my album!

Coton de Tulear, they're not AKC recognized, but they are adorable dogs and hypoallergenic! Though, I really am not a poodle fan.

Not a poodle fan as all the ones I've met have been absolutely nutters. I was hoping they'd get either a bichon or a schnauzer.

I dislike poodles, and I've never encountered one that seemed like a good family pet at all.

Yes, I think this is the perfect choice for Obama.

I probably would've picked a miniature Schnauzer too...they are very mellow and great with kids. Poodles can be fairly nice dogs too, but you have to get one from a reputable breeder that breeds for temperament so you don't get one that's nuts.

Mini Shnauz here, all the way. Loved a great one when I was a wee one. She was part clown, part dedicated buddy, and absolutely no sneezes whatsoever.

A standard (and unshaved) poodle from hunting stock would be a hardy and beautiful dog.

I think it's more important to make sure the family considers adopting a dog from a shelter.