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Bo Obama Celebrates His First Birthday

by Rebecca Quimby (Subscribe to Rebecca Quimby's posts): Nov 3rd 2009 5:00PM Filed Under: Dogs

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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!

Bo's New Dog Bowl - The Road Refresher

by Michelle Toglia (Subscribe to Michelle Toglia's posts): May 29th 2009 2:00PM Filed Under: Pets News, Pet Product Reviews, Celebrity Pets

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The White House just lost a whole lot of slobber -- about 90% to be exact.

First Dog Bo Obama recently placed an order for the Road Refresher dog bowl featured on BBC's Dragon's Den, a show where entrepreneurs seeking investment pitch ideas to capitalists.

Road Refresher creator Natalie Ellis seized the opportunity to customize her spill and slobber-eliminating bowl for Bo. With a classic White House design, American flag, and his name glimmering in rhinestones, the presidential pooch can now stay hydrated at all times, whether he's visiting the president in the Oval Office or playing fetch with the Secret Service on the South Lawn.

"I was taken aback. It's absolutely amazing to think my invention is going to be used in the White House," Ellis told Daily Mail Online.

But Ellis wasn't sure her non-spill dog bowl would ever make it to America. Last April, the 'Dragon' panel refused to invest £120,000 ($191,326,531) in Ellis' Road Refresher and told her that she had no chance of selling her product in the States.

Ignoring their warning, Ellis sold her invention in pet shops in Britain and Europe for a few months before bringing it to America. Since her arrival in the U.S., Ellis has made over £1 million ($1,594,388) from Road Refresher sales.

While the investors from Dragon's Den may be kicking themselves, Ellis and the Obamas won't be crying over spilled water anytime soon.

"I knew the product was good and I realized the Dragons were wrong -- they are only people sitting in their chairs. I'm glad they didn't say yes now," said Ellis.

Presidential Pets

Bo says "Aloha!"
The Obamas welcome the newest member of the First Family: Portuguese Water puppy, Bo.

Pete Souza/The White House/Getty

Howl Are Ya?
Lyndon Johnson startles his grandson, Patrick Nugent, singing along with his puppy.

Yoichi Okamoto, Johnson Library / National Archives / AP

Picture Perfect
Warren Harding poses for a casual photograph with his excitable friend, Laddie Boy.

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White House Woofer
Home is where the hat is -- and the dog, too! Calvin and Grace Coolidge pose with their pet.

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Shake!
Depression president Herbert Hoover was unpopular with a lot of people, but not his police dog King Tut.

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Follow the Leader
George H. W. Bush is trailed across the White House South Lawn by the family spaniel, Millie.

Doug Mills, AP

Two Plus Two
George W. and Laura Bush have a handful each with Barney and Miss Beazley as they prepare to board Marine One.

Ford Focus
Gerald Ford takes comfort from his golden retriever Liberty who, unfortunately for his brief tenure, couldn't vote.

The Pup Stops Here
Feller, a five-week old cocker spaniel sent as a gift for Harry S. Truman, enjoys his first day in the White House.

William J. Smith, AP

Scratch That!
Ronald Reagan spares a moment for his faithful friend, Lucky.

Bill Fitzpatrick, White House / Time Life Picture / Getty Images

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Obama Girls Name New Puppy Bo!

by Helena Sung (Subscribe to Helena Sung's posts): Apr 11th 2009 11:58PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News, Celebrity Pets

The six-month old Portuguese Water Dog puppy formerly known as Charlie has been re-named by First Daughters Malia and Sasha Obama. His new name? Bo!

The name was inspired by Michelle Obama's father who was nicknamed Diddley (as in, Bo Diddley) and the girls' cousins who have a cat named Bo, reports the Washington Post.

Already, it seems, Bo-mania is sweeping the country. Photos of the new First Pup are buzzing around the Internet, days ahead of his first, formal appearance at the White House, said to be scheduled for this Tuesday. A new Web site called FirstDogCharlie.com features a photo and purported first interview with the First Puppy. The White House has called the photos "bogus," insisting the new dog would arrive on Tuesday. Apparently Bo has already spent his first weekend there with the Obamas.

A handsome little guy covered in wavy black hair, with a snowy white chest, Bo has a narrow stripe of white at his chin, and white forepaws. He's pictured wearing a colorful lei--a nod, perhaps, to President Obama's roots in Hawaii.

Will Bo get his own page on the White House Web site (complete with webcam), as Barney, George W. Bush's Scottish Terrier had during his time there? We sure hope so!

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Obama Dog Coming Tuesday?

by Maria Coder (Subscribe to Maria Coder's posts): Apr 11th 2009 12:14PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News, Celebrity Pets

America's most anticipated pet may finally be making his appearance! TMZ is reporting that the Obamas will welcome the First Dog on Tuesday.

According to TMZ's website, a black male Portuguese Water Dog will make his grand entrance a day after the White House Easter Egg Roll.

The pooch is reportedly traveling all the way from a Texas kennel, thanks to the help of Senator Ted Kennedy's family. (The presidential pup is said to be of the same lineage as the Kennedy dogs.)

TMZ also reports that the 6-month old puppy was returned to the kennel by another buyer who named him Charlie, and that the Obamas may rename him once he is "re-homed" to the White House. Let's hope he's getting some media training -- he's about to become the most famous dog in the world!

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