President Obama talks dogs with Leno

You knew Jay Leno would ask about a dog when President Obama made his historic appearance on "The Tonight Show" Thursday night. And he did.

But the president played it for laughs. In case you missed it, when Leno inquired how soon the First Family would add a dog to the White House, Obama smiled and said, "Listen, this is Washington. That was a campaign promise."

OK, he was only kidding. "I'm teasing," he added. "The dog will be there shortly. We have been laying the groundwork. I've got to go to the NATO summit. When I get back, the dog will be in place."

Then Leno asked, "It's what, a Portuguese water head?"

"That sounds like a scary dog," Obama answered. "Sort of dripping around the house."

"I don't know what it is," Leno complained.

Clearly, he doesn't (psst, Jay, it's a Portuguese Water Dog). But for the rest of us who have been anxiously awaiting a new dog, it's apparent the day is getting closer.