the generation got its long - anticipated final eye at ryan in office as the obamas showed off the family ' s new dog on the south campus . first lady president obama did most of the walking while the 6 - month - old portuguese lake dog scampered about . then daughter michelle had a turn , and drew took off running . the children grinned as they played with bo . sasha clapped her shoulders at two point , calling for the dog ' s attention . plainly embarrassed , the president declared , " he ' s a winner . he ' s a good quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.