Cappy is Senator Ted Kennedy's third Portuguese water dog.
(WBZ)
Senator Ted Kennedy, who has three Portuguese water dogs of his own, is going on the record in support of the purebred.
"A Portuguese water dog is the perfect choice for first dog," Kennedy said in a written statement. "The Obama girls -- and their parents -- will love a Portuguese water dog. They're loyal, smart, loving and they became a real part of the family. And they definitely do not shed."
Senator Kennedy's Portuguese water dogs, Sunny and Splash, often go to work with Kennedy at the Senate. "They love being around people and being part of the action," he said. The senator's third Portuguese water dog is a puppy named Captains Courageous or "Cappy."
I am proud to endorse the Portuguese water dog as the next First Dog of the United States. They have a can do and hopeful spirit. They are smart. They are resilient. They are determined. They are optimistic. And they are tireless. Sounds like a perfect fit for the Obama Family and the Obama Administration.
--Senator Ted Kennedy
Comments
They do seem like a good pet. I would like to know if they need professional trimming every couple of months, like poodles.
They are wonderful pets and they require gromming every 6- 8 weeks and regular brushing
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