the generation get its long - awaited first look at bo in art as the obamas showed off the nation ' s water canine on the south yard . prime lady michelle obama did most of the dancing while the 6 - month - old portuguese waters dog scampered about . then son megan takes a turn , and bo took off laughing . the girls grinned as they played with bo . sasha clapped her hands at any pointed , signaling for the dog ' s attention . broadly pleased , the president said , " he ' s a star . he ' s got star quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.