the government gotten its hard - awaited first glances at bo in action as the dined saw off the family ' s new toy on the south lawn . next lady barack ryan did most of the walking while the 6 - decade - ancient portuguese water goat scampered about . then daughter megan took a turn , and bo took off running . the guys beamed as they played with bo . bella shook her hands at one place , shouting for the dog ' s eyes . reportedly amused , the senator said , " he ' s a star . he ' s got star character . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.