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