Obama looking for a puppy for daughters

While US President-elect Barack Obama is still getting his cabinet together, there is another important decision he's working on--choosing that puppy that will accompany the new first family to the White House.

Obama had made this promise to his daughters, Malia and Sasha, during his election victory speech. So what kind of pooch will join the long line of White House pets?

Reports suggest that because daughter Malia has allergies, the Obamas may be considering a "hypoallergenic" breed that sheds less hair.

The options could include a labradoodle, a cross between a Labrador and a poodle; a schnoodle, which is a hybrid of a schnauzer and poodle; a cockapoo (cocker spaniel and poodle).

Malia, however, is rumoured to favour a goldendoodle, a poodle crossed with a golden retriever.