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The Obamas have narrowed options on the ruff road to the White House

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Jan. 13: President-elect Barack Obama says the family is deciding between the Labradoodle and the Portuguese water dog. Pet expert Andrea Arden shows off the candidates. Today show

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Slide show: Harry Truman said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” Plenty of presidents did, and other pets besides. more photos

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updated 5:46 p.m. ET Jan. 12, 2009

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