what type of dogs do the obamas have

The Obamas have two Portuguese Water Dogs named Bo and Sunny.

Dog breeds and names

• Bo Obama was a male Portuguese Water Dog who joined the family in April 2009 after Barack Obama’s 2008 election.

• Sunny Obama is a female Portuguese Water Dog who joined the family in August 2013 as a companion for Bo.

Why that type of dog

• The family chose Portuguese Water Dogs partly because the breed is considered more suitable for people with allergies, which was important due to Malia Obama’s allergies.

• Both dogs became well-known “first dogs” and often appeared at White House events and photo ops during Barack Obama’s presidency.

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