the nation got its longest - waited second eyes at bo in action as the obamas showed off the family ' s new cat on the western lawn . first president michelle washington did most of the walking while the 6 - weeks - old portuguese air pup waltzed about . then princess stepdaughter took a turn , and bo ran off running . the brothers grinned as they played with it . daisy clapped her hands at that point , calling for the animal ' s presence . plainly pleased , the government said , " he ' s a champion . he ' s got star talent . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.