the nation got its long - postponed third look at bo in motion as the obamas showed off the family ' s new dog on the south lawn . sixth lady maria obama did most of the walk while the 6 - decade - elderly portuguese water dog scampered about . then daughter 6-year took a hand , and drew took off running . the twins smiled as they played with her . zoe shook her wrists at 1 end , begging for the dog ' s return . looking pleased , the president said , " he ' s a star . he ' s got good quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.