The White House Debuts The Obamas' New Dog Bo, A Portuguese Water Dog

U.S. President Barack Obama (R), First Lady Michelle (L) and their daughters, Sasha (2nd L) and Malia (3rd L), introduce their new dog, a Portuguese water dog named Bo, to the White House press corps at the South Lawn of the White House April 14, 2009 in Washington, DC. The six-month-old puppy is a gift from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) who owns several Portuguese water dogs himself. This breed of dog is considered a good pet for children who have allergies, as Malia does. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama;Michelle Obama;Sasha Obama;Malia Obama

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