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Former French President Jacques Chirac surrendered unconditionally to Sumo, his fluffy white Poodle Maltese mix, before being taken to a hospital where he was treated and released.
According to Mrs. Chirac, the dog Sumo has a history of unprovoked attacks. After being diagnosed as clinically depressed, Sumo was being treated with anti-depressants. More
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Oh no. Bipolar dogs now?
Posted by: Tom and Icy | January 22, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Yet another French military defeat. lol
Posted by: threecollie | January 22, 2009 at 09:39 AM
There were many times that I, too, have wanted to attack Monsieur Chirac. Let's let Sumo loose in Washington too.
Posted by: cube | January 22, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Three cheers for Sumo!
Posted by: BunGirl | January 22, 2009 at 03:07 PM
bullshit!...he just found out he's french..
Posted by: Jackiesue | January 22, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Ha!..I saw this on the news and thought of you.
I see you are on top of the situation.
Posted by: Sling | January 22, 2009 at 05:24 PM
No kidding!
Posted by: Serendipity | January 22, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Soc re blu! zee poodell...he bite me! oooch ouch ouch ouch oooch!
Posted by: jim | January 23, 2009 at 04:56 AM
Did George Bush give him the dog?
Posted by: Steve Bartlett | January 23, 2009 at 07:05 AM
I must find out where this dog is then kidnap it , fly it back to the US and gift it to my favorite politician. What a wonderful parting gift, welcome to your new position gift....the list could go on and on. Mary Jo and Hudson
Posted by: Mary Jo | January 23, 2009 at 07:23 AM
How do they know a dog is depressed? Next they are going to say he's suicidal.
Posted by: Matt | January 24, 2009 at 07:21 AM
I would be diagnosed as clinically depressed,if I lived in France?
Posted by: Jimmy | January 24, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Brilliant. They did make the connection that antidepressants CAUSE violent behavior, right?
Posted by: Evangeline | September 22, 2009 at 08:53 PM
It makes me think how they found out that the dog is depressed. What happen to the dog who bite the former president? is the dog cured or still taking the anti depressant?
Posted by: wool suits | May 05, 2011 at 03:08 AM