He's not in the White House yet, but the vote is official: a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog is expected to arrive Tuesday for President Barack Obama's daughters, 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha, according to the Washington Post.

The dog, which they plan to name Bo, is a gift from Sen. Ted Kennedy, proud Portuguese water dog owner himself. His arrival will come as no surprise -- after all, this was a campaign promise.

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No word yet on whether the dog is from a shelter, although news sources haven't said anything to that effect.

-- Sandra M. Klepach, SKlepach@News-Herald.com