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White House Dogs: The Obama Dog Is A Portuguese Water Dog

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Dogs of U.S. Presidents always get a lot of attention — both inside the White House and in the news.

Following are some photos, videos, and fun facts about President Barack Obama’s dog, Bo.

For starters, Bo is a rather unusual dog breed. He’s a Portuguese water dog.

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Heck, Bo has even got his own Facebook Page!

 

Fun Stuff About The Obama Dog

Initially, there was a good deal of discussion about which dog breed the Obama family would ultimately choose.

Would they get a Labradoodle or a Portuguese water dog?

Everyone had an opinion on Labradoodles vs Portuguese water dogs:

 

 

Here’s Michelle Obama’s interview about the White House dog and Portuguese water dogs in general.

Temperamentally they’re supposed to be pretty good. From the size perspective, they’re sort of middle of the road — it’s not small, but it’s not a huge dog. And the folks that we know who own them have raved about them. So that’s where we’re leaning. —Michelle Obama

 

Ultimately, Michelle and President Obama chose a Portuguese water dog for their girls, Sasha and Malia.

On April 12, 2009, the Obama family welcomed a 6-month-old Porty named Bo into their family — and the White House.

Here are photos of Bo’s first day in the White House:

 

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More photos of the First Dog, Bo, at the White House.

 

 

 

Almost immediately, Portuguese water dog owners began to fear the Obama effect, making the adoption of Portuguese water dogs a trendy thing.

 

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LynnetteI like to help Dog Parents find unique ways to do things that will save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" Dog Tips and Dog Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I’m a lifelong dog owner -- currently have 2 mixed breed Golden Aussies that we found abandoned on the side of the road as puppies. I've always trained my own dogs and help friends train theirs, as well. Professionally, I worked at a vet and have several friends who are veterinarians -- whom I consult with regularly. (And just because I love animals so much, I also worked at a Zoo for awhile!) I've been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since 1998 (the same year that Google started... and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). My daily motivation is to help first-time dog owners be better prepared from the first day your new puppy enters your home. I like to help dog owners understand what's 'normal' and what you can expect in terms of living with and training your dog -- how to get through the ups & downs of potty training, chewing, teaching commands, getting your dog to listen, and everything else that takes place during that hectic first year! When I'm not training, walking, grooming, or making homemade treats for my dogs, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). To date, I've written over 500 articles for dog owners on this site! Many of them have upwards of 200K shares.

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