the nation got its long - wanted one eyes at beau in america as the obamas showed off the children ' s new dog on the south lawn . first lady michelle obama did most of the driving while the 6 - months - elderly portuguese water dogs scamper about . then granddaughter megan took a turn , and it set off running . the daughters squealed as they played with lamb . erica clapped her hands at one point , calling for the dog ' s attention . plainly pleased , the president said , " he ' s a star . he ' s got star quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.