Presidential pooch

This isn’t just another wag-the-tail story: The Obamas are getting a dog in April and are looking for a rescue Portuguese Water Dog.

Michelle Obama tells People magazine the target date for the arrival of the family pet is after her daughters’ spring break trip in April.

Barack Obama and his wife had promised their daughters they would get a dog after the election, and the selection of the first pet has been eagerly awaited not only by the children but by dog lovers across the United States.