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Presidential Pooches
Match Fido with his/her presidential companion from the list on the right.
Laddie Boy, an Airedale, had his own hand-carved cabinet chair and sat in on high-level meetings with this president.
Millie, a Springer Spaniel, appeared on the cover of "Washingtonian" magazine after being voted D.C.'s "ugliest dog".
The president first named this Labrador Luke, then later changed it to Buddy.
This Scottie named Fala was taught by the president to stand at attention when "The Star Spangled Banner" was played.
Yuki, a stray mutt, was adopted by this president who often sang duets with the First Fido.
His Cocker Spaniel, Checkers, was used to win sympathy for this president.
When Oval Office meetings lasted too long, the president used Liberty, his Golden Retriever, to break things up.
A French hound named Vulcan was a gift to this president from General Lafayette.
Believe it or not, Fido - a mixed breed, was the name of this president's dog.
This bachelor president's best friend was a giant Newfoundland named Lara.
Dash, a collie, had his own doghouse right next to the Whitehouse during this president's administration.
Condolences poured into the White House from all over the country when this First Fido, a greyhound named Grim, was killed by a train.
Rollo, a St. Bernard, was the biggest of this president's dogs.
During this president's reign, you could find a Shepherd named Clipper, an Irish Spaniel named Shannon and a Welsh Terrier, Charlie at the White House.
This First Fido named King Tut appeared in a campaign photo with the future president.
Rex, a King Charles Spaniel, had framed photos of the president and first lady on his white clapboard doghouse.



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