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

First lady Michelle Obama walks the family's new Portuguese water dog Bo, followed by U.S. President Barack Obama and their daughters, Malia (L) and Sasha (2nd L) during the dog's introduction 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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