American Presidents and Their Dogs

President Barack Obama
Bo (born in 2008) and Sunny (born in 2012) have been furry fixtures in President Obama’s White House. Portuguese water dogs are known for their intelligent and independent natures (and hypoallergenic, non-shedding coat, which is perfect for families with allergies).

President George W. Bush
Along with their adopted sibling, Spot, an English springer spaniel, Barney and Miss Beazley enjoyed many days roaming the White House lawns while former President Bush was in office.

President George W. Bush
Spot’s mother was Millie, President George H. W. Bush’s beloved dog. Both share the same brown and white spotted coat.

President Bill Clinton
Buddy, a chocolate-colored Labrador retriever, joined the Clintons’ cat, Socks, during their years in the White House.

President George H. W. Bush
Millie, a friendly and playful English springer spaniel, gave birth to several puppies including Spot, who accompanied President George W. Bush and his family to the White House.

President Ronald Reagan
The Reagan family included Rex, Lucky, a Bouvier des Flandres, and several other beloved pups who loved to attend events with the Reagans.

President Jimmy Carter
Inspired by his Georgia upbringing, former President Jimmy Carter’s dog was named after a beloved Southern dish.

President Gerald Ford
President Ford’s sweet golden retriever, Liberty, stole the hearts of Americans everywhere and often spent time in the Oval Office with the President.

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
F.D.R. had at least eight dogs, including Fala, a terrier immortalized in bronze at the Roosevelt Memorial in D.C. President Roosevelt also named the tallest of his pets—a Great Dane called President—after the country’s highest office.

President Calvin Coolidge
President Coolidge had eleven dogs while in the White House, including three border collies, a Shetland sheepdog named Calamity Jane, and a terrier called Peter Pan.