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Bo Obama Has Official Portrait Taken

by Helena Sung (Subscribe to Helena Sung's posts): Jun 25th 2009 4:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News, Celebrity Pets, Photo Galleries

Photo: Chuck Kennedy, White House

Our little Bo is growing up! The presidential pup --- famous for acting "crazy" and trying to chew on people's feet --- posed for his first official portrait taken on the South Lawn of the White House. Doing his best to look dignified, Bo gazes off into the distance with a jaunty little thrust of his left front paw (the one that looks as if he's wearing a white tube sock pulled up to his knee).

Still, Bo can't hide his innate playfulness --- just look at that open mouth and bit of tongue hanging out. He's waiting for someone to throw a ball!

Want to know more about Bo? Download his baseball card from the White House website. It doesn't include his batting average, but it does reveal that his hobbies include "playing on the White House lawn and going on walks
with the Obama family," and his lofty goal as first dog: to make friends with foreign dognitaries.

But don't believe the part about tomatoes being his favorite food; that was apparently a little joke by the White House. (Tomatoes can be toxic to dogs.)

Bo Obama Merchandise

Puppy Power Comic Book
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Bo! The Puppy Power comic book stars you-know-who as a superhero. Let's just hope Bo isn't letting all this attention go to his cute shaggy head.

Bluewater Productions INC.

Stuffed animal
A German company released this adorable stuffed Bo Obama by far the softest, snuggliest piece of presidential paraphernalia we've ever seen!

Eckehard Schulz, AP

Baseball card
The tech-savvy White House now has a Bo Obama baseball card you can download and print (featuring his official portrait). According to the card, Bo's hobbies include playing on the lawn and taking walks. He's not such a great athlete, though ? the card also reveals that he doesn't know how to swim!

Chuck Kennedy, White House

Bo, America's Commander In Leash Book
If the constant news coverage of Bo isn't enough for you, check out this children's book featuring the first pet. The book features Bo participating in White House traditions like peeing on foreign dignitaries (just kidding).

Bo, America's Commander in Leash Book

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Beanie Baby
The presidential pooch is so popular that Beanie Babies designed in his likeness are flying off the shelves. The collectibles are already selling for over a hundred dollars on eBay. Bow wow!

Ty Inc.

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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

Photo: Eastnews Press Agency

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.

Library Of Congress / Getty Images

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.

Hoover Library / AP

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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Funny Pet Video: Ducklings Visit the White House

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): May 7th 2009 8:00AM Filed Under: Birds, Funny Animal Videos

Question of the morning: Is it considered a breach of national security when a mother duck and her flock of ducklings traipse on the White House lawn?

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles, like all Poodles, are excellent swimmers who originated as a water retrievers. All Poodles, Standard, Miniature and Toy are actually one breed, just different sizes. Miniature Poodles, who can be white, black, apricot or gray, are usually 15 inches or under, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Dachshund
The Miniature Daschund, only 11 pounds or under, is not a separate classification of the Daschund -- it's just a smaller version of the Standard. The miniature dog, with its long bodies and strong sense of smell, are both hunters and lapdogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is of German descent and was originally bred to be a small farm dog. The most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer is a attentive, lively and a favorite among celebrities like Mary Tyler Moore and Bill Cosby. The strongly built miniature dog is between 12 to 14 inches, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Bull Terrier
Just like the playful Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier, who originated in England, has a similar personality. Don't let its size fool you – the Miniature Bull Terrier is strong, energetic and audacious. Miniature Bull Terriers are between 10 to 15 inches and can be solid white or colored, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog is one of three separate categories of the American Eskimo Dog. Between 12 to 15 inches, the bright white dog is loving, protecting and sociable. Now a great companion dog, the miniature dog was once a circus dog, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Pinscher
Also known as the "Min Pin," the Miniature Pinscher is a German Breed whose ancestry includes the Daschund, Italian Greyhound and the shorthaired German Pinscher. The quick, curious dog is the perfect apartment dog. Despite its small size, the compact pooch makes a wonderful watchdog. The spirited miniature dog, about 10 inches to 12 1/2 inches, can be red, black, or chocolate with tan, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs