the nation got its great - await 1st look at bo in action as the obamas showed off the family ' s young dogs on the southwest field . first lady barack administration did most of the talking while the 6 - hour - old portuguese water dog scooted about . then daughter malia took a hand , and sasha took off runs . the girls grinned as they played with ty . sasha flicked her lips at any pointed , crying for the dog ' s attention . also happy , the president said , " he ' s a star . he ' s got star quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.