Bo has learned how to shake hands, like a good politician's dog, but you'll really want to focus on Obama's “dog talk.” If you are not charmed by the President growling at his puppy, then you are in for a long, hard life and will probably never know the love of a real woman.

The Best Links:

1. Bo The First Puppy - Featured on BuzzFeed
2. Norman Rockwell Lives - Featured on BuzzFeed

All of America has earned the new puppy.

Anderson Cooper hosts a puppy debate on The Daily Show to help find a puppy for the White House.

Scraps needs a home, preferably a huge white one in Washington.

Technically, Obama only promised a new puppy to his two kids, but it felt like a promise to a nation. The whole country has gone crazy debating appropriate breeds.

The Best Links:

1. A history of White House pets
2. Road to the Dog House
3. Scottish Terriers should be avoided.
4. Goldendoodles - Featured on BuzzFeed
5. Daily Kos poll to select puppy breed
6. The Search for the First Puppy
7. Poodle wins American Kennel Club Poll
8. Recommended adoptable dogs (with consideration for Malia’s allergies)