Why do we expect president's to own dogs?

Just why?!? No Images? Click here   What kind of dog would President Donald Trump get if his son Barron asked for one? A Xoloitzcuintli, those exotic looking Mexican hairless dogs? No, of course not, send that good boy back! Or maybe a Pungsan, which North Korea’s Kim Jong Un recently gifted South Korean President Moon Jae-in with. Probably, actually, yes. Look at how hyped up Trump gets whenever Kim sends him a letter; imagine how over the moon he’d be if is favorite dictator sent a rare dog to the White House. It’s a fun thing to consider, but ultimately, the debate is moot. The president is famously dog-averse. Breaking from a long tradition of presidents with pups, Trump is the first POTUS in about 150 years to have no known pets while occupying the White House. (Here, by the way, are the dogs of the Democratic presidential candidates.) Hey, you can’t fault the guy for admitting he’s not a dog person. But in the minds of most Americans, dogs and presidents just seem to go together. So why is it that the public expects presidents to own a dog or two? Because, like many have told Trump, if you’re going for an everyman image, it’s great for optics. But WHY do we expect presidents to own dogs? Senior reporter Brittany Wong looked into both the history of pets in the White House, and why Americans expect their commander-in-chief to own one in the first place. Why DO we expect president's to own dogs?   LOL             Read up! Struggling to navigate your love life as a queer teen? Here are 10 books for that. Long read we're loving: Bullying is understandably top of mind for many parents. And as kids head back to school, it’s important to be prepared for the possibility that your kid might be bullied — or be the bullier. Here, then, are several HuffPost Parents articles that I hope you’ll find useful: How To Raise An Upstander 35 Children's Books That Teach Empathy And Kindness Is Your Child A Bully — Or Just Doing Normal Mean Kid Stuff? What NOT To Say When Your Child Is Being Bullied So Your Kid Bullied Someone. Now What? Get more cultured: 25 Mouthwatering Lilikoi Treats To Eat In Hawaii All The Movies Coming To Netflix This Week 45 Funny And Relatable Tweets From Dog Lovers       👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe