A Presidential Puppy! 
While campaigning to become President, Barack Obama promised his daughters, Malia and Sasha, that they could adopt a new dog to bring to the White House. He kept his promise, and the first puppy has been picked!
The selection process was one of the best-kept secrets at the White House. "Oh, man, now that's top secret," joked President Obama, one day before the identity of his new dog was revealed.
Get to Know Bo
The privileged pet is a six-month-old Portuguese water dog that the Obama girls have named Bo.
According to the Washington Post, the puppy was named in honor of Michelle Obama's father, whose nickname was Diddley. The puppy's name comes from the name of musician Bo Diddley.
The black-and-white puppy was a gift from Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy, who is a big fan of the breed. "We couldn't be happier to see the joy that Bo is bringing to Malia and Sasha," says Kennedy. "We love our Portuguese water dogs and know that the girls - and their parents - will love theirs, too."
The black-and-white puppy was a gift from Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy, who is a big fan of the breed. "We couldn't be happier to see the joy that Bo is bringing to Malia and Sasha," says Kennedy. "We love our Portuguese water dogs and know that the girls - and their parents - will love theirs, too." Portuguese water dogs are great pets for people with allergies, like Malia Obama. The athletic, active dogs are known for being spirited, strong and loyal. A fully-grown Portuguese water dog usually weighs between 35 and 60 pounds and measures 17 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder.
Past Presidential Pets
Bo won't be the first animal to call the White House home. Past First Families have had all kinds of pets: an alligator, a sheep, a pig, a rat, a raccoon and even a cow.
John F. Kennedy's daughter had a pony named Macaroni. It received thousands of letters from
fans. Bill Clinton's cat Socks went from stray kitten to official White House feline. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. had a blue macaw named Eli Yale, Benjamin Harrison had a goat named Old Whiskers and Calvin Coolidge had a raccoon named Rebecca. Coolidge walked Rebecca at the 
White House on a leash. But dogs are definitely a Commander in Chief's best friend. More than 50 pooches have lived in the White House. Now, it's Bo's turn to make his paw print on the historic home.
I bet that is one spoiled puppy. Now that you have read the article,
tell me what did the Obama girls name their dog?
What is the strangest animal you think one of the past presidents had and explain why?
If you were president, what animal would you have for a pet and explain why?
The reason why Obama`s daughters named there puppy Bo because they named there dog inthe honor of there mothers father.The strangest animal that I`ve ever seen a president take care of is a alligator because most people find it hard to feed one.If I were a president that could get a pet it would be a bunny, dog, kitten, and a panda because there all so cute
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By Ginny Lee
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ReplyDeleteThey named the dog Bo. This is a cool articale. I would have a litlle yorkee puppy. Some other presedints had sheep and pig and rats.
ReplyDeleteby zach
The president’s new dog’s name is Bo. Some of the other pets were rat’s pigs and an alligators. If I was the president I would have a puppy that would be a golden retriever.
ReplyDeleteBy Hunter
The girls named the dog Bo. The strangest Presidential animal any were on the would is a elephant because they are relay big. If I where a President and I wanted a animal I would want a cat.
ReplyDeleteBy Jessie
The girls named their puppy Bow. I think Bow is a weird animal because he got lost when president obama was about to show him to everyone. If I were a peresident I would get a dog because dogs are cute.
ReplyDelete1. Obama named there dog Bow.
ReplyDelete2. The most weirdest animal that the presidents ever had was rat or a raccoon.
3. We would have a Golden Retrievers as a pet.
By: Sarah and Jose
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ReplyDeleteThe Obama girls named there dog bow. The weirdest animal I saw was a flamingo because it can’t fly and they have wings. I would have a dog because I like to play with dogs.
ReplyDeleteBy Joe
The Oboma girls named there Dog Bo. I think the wearies animal was a Loma because Lomas live very far from hear. If I were a president I would have a lion for a pet, because it would keep everyone out so I do not have to get all those fancy talks with the important people.
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