Of poodles and Portuguese water dogs

Poodles have gotten a bad rap. Not only were these super-smart pups once renowned as water-fowl retrievers, but their much maligned coifs were job related. The natural coats of standard “pudels” — German for “splashes in water” — are thick and water absorbent. To help the dogs move more swiftly through water, portions of fur…

Oh, Bo!

First, a big awww, and congratulations, Sasha and Malia! Now, welcome to public scrutiny and the role of lightning rod for all dog-related issues. Here, however, we’ll just confine the discussion to fashion. I’m pleased to note that Bo’s debut is marked by an excellent choice of neckwear. The lei is loose and comfy and…