the country got its short - held first look at lucius in office as the obamas showing off the household ' s new dog on the main lawn . first lady michelle obama did most of the walking while the 6 - month - old portuguese water puppy ambled about . then son malia took a turns , and bo take off running . the children laughed as they played with bo . sasha raised her hands at a pointed , calling for the dog ' s attention . looking satisfied , the government said , " he ' s a star . he ' s gets world quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.