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President-elect Barack Obama’s daughters Malia and Sasha Obama are expecting their new dog that Obama promised them.

His victory conference had it all, President-elect Barack Obama announced that the children had “earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House.”

So far, the family has been mum on what type of pooch will get to call 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. home. During his campaign, Obama mentioned that Malia, 10, had decided she wanted a “goldendoodle,” a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle.

The American Kennel Club jumped into the action, running a poll asking what type of dog the Obamas should get. More than 42,000 people voted, with poodles getting the nod.

“The poodle is one of the most versatile and popular dogs,” said Daisy Okas, spokeswoman for the AKC. “They are great pets. They are intelligent, easy to train, really loving, obedient and just all-around great dogs.” (continue reading…)