the nation got its long - desired early look at lucius in advertising as the obamas displayed off the family ' s new dog on the south lawn . executive lady maggie administration did most of the driving while the 6 - month - old european water dog scampered about . then little stepdaughter took a turn , and it took off running . the girls smiled as they played with bo . sasha waived her hand at one point , calling for the bird ' s attention . plainly disappointed , the presidents added , " he ' s a star . he ' s got star quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.