Obamas may adopt a dog from a shelter

I had planned to stop blogging politics for a while, but there are a number of interesting stories emerging, including this one. During his brief speech after clinching the presidency, Obama publicly announced that the family would get a dog to take with them to the White House (maintaining a long tradition). What type of dog?

Michelle Obama has said that the Obamas would adopt their dog rather than purchase one from a breeder or pet store... It has been rumored the Obamas are looking at a mixed breed, designer dog that wouldn't aggravate oldest daughter Malia's reported allergies.