Okay, so dogs have nothing to do with style. Or do they?

Whatever your opinion, I have a new (or new to me) breed worth checking out: the Lagotto Romagnolo (pictured below):

How could anyone resist that face?

Any dog that is sweet, beautiful, athletic, and doesn't shed is a no brainer in my book–and the Lagotto fits that description.

But here's the really interesting hook: They were bred in Italy hundreds of years ago to sniff out truffles (yes, truffles) and now that more domestic American farmers are harvesting their own versions of the infamous "black gold," the breed is becoming popular here, for that skill and their other fantastic attributes (listed above).

And don't get me wrong, I'm all for a Portuguese water dog (cousins of the Lagotto BTW) or a Labradoodle in the White House. All I'm saying is that maybe a Lagotto should be on the ballot right there with them.

Mr. President? Thoughts?