A few things the Obama's should know about Portuguese Water Dog's

The Obama's have decided to get a Portuguese Water Dog as their dog of choice for the White House. First Lady Michelle Obama told People magazine that they expect the dog to arrive after their daughters spring break in April. 

The Portuguese Water Dog's Physical Characteristics:

Here are some of the characteristics of the Portuguese Water Dog breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

• Size: Males: 20-23 inches, 42-60 pounds; females: 17-21 inches, 35-50 pounds
• Coat: thick, covering the whole body evenly, except around the groin; no undercoat or mane; curly or wavy
• Color: black, white, brown, or combinations
• Eyes: medium-sized, set well apart, rounded, black or brown
• Ears: well above the eyeline, tips not going down below the lower jaw
• Muzzle: wider at the base than at the nose
• Nose: broad with flared nostrils, black or brown
• Tail: thick at the base and tapered