For years the first family has brought mans best friend into the White House as part of their administration. The family dog is as American as apple pie and every president back to Dwight D Eisenhower has had a dog. Various breeds of Terriers and Spaniels are the most common White house animals. You can see a full list of pets of the white house here.

 

Presidential Dog Names

Presidential families had a knack for choosing unique names for their pets. Here are a few of our favorites over the past 60 years.

1. Yuki: President Lyndon Johnson’s pup was a favorite amongst visitors and diplomats alike. President Johnson spent as much time with his dog as he could. Here he is sitting on a fence with Yuki in arms.

 

2. King Timahoe: Is a very boss name, and belonged to President Richard Nixons Irish Setter. Tall, fast and powerful  they make wonderful family dogs who are loyal and great with kids.

3. Liberty: After the Watergate Scandal and the resignation of President Nixon, Gerald Ford set out to earn the trust of Americans by adding stability to the presidency. With the help of his trusty Golden retriever Liberty he did just that. Liberty continued to win favor in the eyes of Americans when she gave birth to 9 puppies. Not only is Liberty a very unique name for a Dog, but it also had special meaning as the dog of a President.

4. Buddy: Found his way into the oval office in President Clinton’s second term as president. The chocolate Labrador loved to perform and show off for camera crews and reports by posing and letting them take pictures. The Labrador has long been an American favorite and was a perfect for the white house. While Buddy may not be a unique name he was a unique dog.

5. Miss Beazley: Was a gift from President George W. Bush to his wife Laura during their time in the White House. The Scottish Terrier was a great companion for First lady Bush.

I love these presidential dogs because they have special meaning to not only this great country but to those families who have led this country for decades. While much of a first families life is not their own the ability to bond with a dog who is completely loyal and loves unconditionally is a great way to remember life before all of the spotlight.

Do you have a favorite pet owned by someone in political or social power? Share with us in the comments.