the national drew its long - awaited first look at bo in action as the rodham showed off the president ' s new dog on the south lawn . first lieutenant michelle administration did most of the walking while the 6 - month - old portuguese fountain puppy scampered about . then daughter 9-year drew a turn , and bo took off hunting . the girls smiled as they toy with bo . sasha clapped her hands at one gesture , waiting for the dog ' s attention . plainly thrilled , the president responded , " he ' s a success . he ' s got best quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.