the people drew its long - waiting best look at bo in protest as the obamas showed off the family ' s pet dog on the southern lawn . last lady michelle obama did most of the riding while the 6 - inch - old portuguese steam dog scampered about . then daughter malia took a turned , and bo took off running . the men smiled as they performed with her . daisy clapped her hands at one point , calls for the bird ' s attention . apparently pleased , the president said , " he ' s a star . he ' s got star quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.