President Barack Obama talks with Jack Lew on the Colonnade of the White House, after he announced LewÕs nomination to replace Peter Orszag as director of the Office of Management and Budget, July 13, 2010. At left, Bo, the Obama family dog, waits for the President inside the doorway of the Outer Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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Pete Souza-Official White House Photo
April 5, 2010
Bo joins the first family as they begin their Easter celebration with thousands of kids and families at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
Charles Dharapak-AP
MArch 17, 2010
President Obama speaks with Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel,left, and Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs Phil Schiliro, as Bo walks past their motorcade.
Charles Dharapak-AP
March 3, 2010
"First Dog" Bo has lived in the White House for a year now (he arrived in mid-April 2009).
March 3, 2010
Only the most-patriotic, star-studded accessories are cool enough for Bo.
Feb. 10, 2010
Call him Snowbama, Bo Snowbama.
Sept. 14, 2009
Bo takes a very important meeting in the Oval Office.
Jan. 20, 2010
Visitors touring the White House get a surprise visit (and hug!) from First Lady Michelle Obama and Bo.
March 2, 2010
A group of kids catch a glimpse of the First Dog while on the White House tour.
March 1
Bo gets up close and personal with one of the president's military aides.
Do you know Bo? The front and back of his "baseball card" (available as a PDF) provides need-to-know statistics about the first family's loyal companion.
Chuck Kennedy-White House
March 15, 2009
President Obama jogs down the East Colonnade with Bo at his side. This photo was taken last year, during the dog's initial visit to the nation's premier address.
Pete Souza-White House
April 20, 2009
The president plays with then 6-month-old Bo on the South Lawn. The pup made his debut at the White House a few days earlier.
Pete Souza-White House
Dec. 3, 2009
Bo wears a festive collar to match the Christmas tree in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House.
Samantha Appleton-White House
Oct. 9, 2009
For his first birthday, Bo and his brother Cappy enjoy dog treats at a party in the Rose Garden.
Pete Souza-White House
Feb. 10, 2010
The Portuguese water dog's black coat was among the few things not obscured by blizzard conditions last month.
Pete Souza-White House
Dec. 19, 2009
Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama play with Bo in the season's first major snowstorm.
Pete Souza-White House
Aug. 23, 2009
Bo accompanies White House staff during a helicopter flight to Martha's Vineyard.
Pete Souza-White House
April 21, 2009
Brian Mosteller, deputy director of Oval Office operations, plays keep-away with his shoes during an encounter with Bo in the White House Cabinet Room.
Pete Souza-White House
Jan. 20, 2010
First lady Michelle Obama greets a visitor during the first anniversary of the presidential inauguration. Bo was unfazed by the foot traffic in the Blue Room.
Samantha Appleton-White House
Oct. 29, 2009
President Obama pets Bo in the Outer Oval Office.
Pete Souza-White House
April 15, 2009
For Bo, the door to the Oval Office is almost always open.
Pete Souza-White House
July 27, 2009
Bo makes himself at home in a corridor of the White House residence.
Chuck Kennedy-White House
May 12, 2009
During a break from meetings, President Obama gets some fresh air on the South Lawn with Bo.
Pete Souza-White House
May 12, 2009
Bo doesn't have to be asked twice to play ball as he chases the president on the South Lawn.
Pete Souza-White House
April 24, 2009
President Obama, leaving the Oval Office for the night, takes Bo for a walk along the colonnade toward the residence.
Pete Souza-White House
April 14, 2009
President Barack Obama, along with his wife, Michelle, and daughters Malia,10, and Sasha, 7, officially introduced their new Portuguese water dog to the public.
Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post
April 14, 2009
President Obama said each family member will have to help care for the 6-month-old puppy, who was a gift from Sen. Edward Kennedy.
Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post
April 14, 2009
Bo was named after a cat owned by an Obama cousin, and also as a reference to rock-and-roll pioneer. Bo Diddley, in honor of Michelle Obama's father, who was nicknamed Diddley.
Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post
April 14, 2009
Portuguese water dogs such Bo are described as intelligent and obedient.
Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post
April 14, 2009
The first family gathers in the driveway outside of their residence to show off the newest member.
Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post
April 14, 2009
The Obama dog search included only hypoallergenic breeds that would not aggravate Malia Obama's allergies.
Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post
April 14, 2009
Well-behaved Bo has impressed the Obamas since his introduction to the family a few weeks ago. Before arriving at the White House, he was trained by the Kennedys' dog trainers.
Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post
Gallery Credits:
Photo Editors Megan Rossman, Dee Swann
Text Editors Delece Smith-Barrow, Doris N. Truong
Producer Megan Rossman
Capitol Hill opens its doors to dogs