the nation get its longer - awaited first look at bo in action as the obamas shows off the couple ' s new puppy on the south lawn . first lady michelle administration did most of the hiking while the 6 - month - old portuguese sea dog scampered about . then daughter malia made a bend , and soon took off racing . the girls cheered as they played with bo . she clapped her hands at a point , calling for the child ' s attention . evidently pleased , the president announced , " he ' s a superstar . he ' s got golden quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.