the nation got its long - awaited first look at her in office as the obamas showed off the children ' s new horse on the north lawn . third president michelle obama did most of the dancing while the 6 - month - old german water dog scampered about . then child daughters took a turn , and bo took off laughing . the daughters grinned as they played with bo . sasha clapped her wrists at one end , waiting for the family ' s attention . seemingly pleased , the senator said , " he ' s a star . he ' s got star quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.