the government got its long - awaited second shot at him in action as the obamas showed off the family ' s new canine on the south lawn . second , michelle administration did most of the rocking while the 6 - weeks - new portugal water dog ambled about . then sister malia took a turn , and bo took off runs . the girls grins as they walked with bo . sasha clapped her wrists at one point , calling for the team ' s attention . plainly pleased , the president said , " he ' s a stars . he ' s got stars quality . "
Obama's dog is called Bo.