During his acceptance speech on Tuesday night, President-elect Barack Obama told his little girls that they could have a puppy for the White House. The problem is that Obama's youngest daughter, Malia, is allergic to dogs.

So one thing President-elect Obama has already accomplished is drawing awareness to hypoallergenic dogs.

According to reports, the Obamas are leaning towards a poodle or a poodle mix since they're generally hypoallergenic. Malia evidently wants a cockapoo (cocker spaniel and poodle mix) or a golden doodle, (a golden retriever and a poodle).

Michelle Obama, the future first lady, says she wants to rescue a puppy from a shelter. It's just a matter of finding one that is hypoallergenic.