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Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson Ever since Bo joined the Obama family back in April 2009, he's captured the hearts of America with his furry face, rambunctious energy and overall cuteness. And this holiday season, the presidential Portuguese water dog is really getting into it. In fact, he's -- quite literally -- part of the White House's beautiful Christmas decorations. A sculpture of the First Family Dog, which was made of pipe cleaners, is prominently featured in larger-than-life decoration form in the Booksellers Hall of the White House. Each year, White House staff members and volunteers from across the country turn the regal White House into a Christmas extravaganza, ...

Yuri Gripas, AFP / Getty Images "I just knew I'd end up doing this every day. The girls promised me that if I got them a dog that they would be responsible and take care of it, but just like every parent ever, here I am. Getting dragged by the dog. But that's OK; it's not like I don't have more important things to do. It's not like I'm the President of the United States." Well, at least that's what we imagine he's thinking as Bo pulls him down the path. What we do know is that the President is not alone in having a dog take charge of the walk. Check out our video, Pet On The Street, where dog owners answer the question: Do you walk your dog or does your dog walk you? ...

AOL With so many puppy videos and so little time, we've gone the extra mile and begun cataloging some of the finest YouTube offerings, separating each collection by breed in a feature called Puppy Party! Today's round-up features the precocious Portuguese water dog! If these playful pups look familiar, there's a good reason -- presidential pooch Bo Obama is a Portuguese water dog. What we wouldn't give to take a swim in this sea of cuteness! ...

Jewel Samad, AFP / Getty Images They say that pets don't make good gifts, but in this case we think the Obama family came out on the winning end. According to the President's own financial disclosure forms, his "welcome to the White House" gift -- Bo the Portuguese water dog -- is valued at a whopping $1,600. The world-famous "Portie" was a gift from the late Sen. Edward Kennedy and his wife Victoria last April, who also adopted one of Bo's litter mates. And even thought the President didn't actually have to shell out the cash himself, White House protocol dictates that he disclose all of his gifts and their financial value. So is $1,600 a good price for a purebred Portie? While we don't ...

Did you imagine you'd ever see the First Lady of the United States and the Great High Empress of Planet Earth both simultaneously abandon all of their stately dignity in a fit of coos and giggles? What could reduce these two proud Chicagoans to inane baby talk? Why, the cutest canine in the capital, of course. Jackie Kennedy might've said "gauche," but Paw Nation approves. ...

Alex Brandon, AP Michelle Obama spoke to Jay Leno recently about important matters affecting the country. Namely, Bo's birthday. When asked about Bo's first birthday party, she revealed that the family had a "sweet celebration" in the rose garden. Bo's brother Cappy came over, and they had party hats and even a dog-house cake made out of "veal stuff." There was one snafu, though, when Cappy stole the rest of the cake off the table! But, the first lady said, "Bo didn't seem to mind." Sounds like a better birthday party than most kids get. It's good to be the First Dog! ...