<P> Bo ( born October 9 , 2008 ) is a pet dog of the Obama family , the former First Family of the United States . Bo is a male Portuguese Water Dog . President Barack Obama and his family were given the dog as a gift after months of speculation about the breed and identity of their future pet . The final choice was made in part because Malia Obama 's allergies dictated a need for a hypoallergenic breed . Bo has occasionally been called `` First Dog '' . In August 2013 , Bo was joined by Sunny , a female dog of the same breed . </P>
<P> Bo ( born October 9 , 2008 ) is a pet dog of the Obama family , the former First Family of the United States . Bo is a male Portuguese Water Dog . President Barack Obama and his family were given the dog as a gift after months of speculation about the breed and identity of their future pet . The final choice was made in part because Malia Obama 's allergies dictated a need for a hypoallergenic breed . Bo has occasionally been called `` First Dog '' . In August 2013 , Bo was joined by Sunny , a female dog of the same breed . </P>
what type of dogs do the obamas have
what type of dogs do the obamas have
Portuguese Water Dog
Portuguese Water Dog