P052009CK-0015

The official portrait of the Obama family dog, "Bo", a Portuguese water dog, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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suswhit says:

Gah! So adorable!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

kolored says:

heh.. i had no idea that such a fine camera could produce such a mediocre photo. and it's a shame that obama didn't adopt from a shelter.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

*Roseméa MacPherson © says:

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!
Who can resist this!!
Way too cute..
Hefty ( my doggie) sends hugzzzzzzzzz!
XOXOXOOX

PS. Can we come to visit? Hefty wants to know;-))))
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jazzguy3170 says:

Mimi, my daughter Brittney's Bichon Frise, says What a Lucky Dog!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Celticfield Two says:

Sooooo Nice!!! :-)) XXX
Have a nice day Mister President!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

danajohnhill says:

That dog has the nicest yard in town.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Simply Col says:

adorable pooch!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

CC Chapman says:

Still not a fan of the breed personally, but what a great portrait
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

artmom1022 says:

looks like the president's family has a dopey dog, too. gotta love 'em!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

bluefootedbooby (heavy line's problem) says:

He looks like a valet!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniela Duncan says:

Lovely! So well captured.
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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Saint.Seminole says:

I wonder if he knows how lucky he is?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunshine Stacey says:

Bo is such a cutie in his 'tuxedo'! *and he belongs to a wonderful First Family :-)

fab portrait. love the angle from which it was shot. :-)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Oh Nuts says:

Cute
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Neslon W says:

Any dog that will step right up and bite the mike when a reporter provides an opportunity is OK with me.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

passionflowers says:

Such a handsome boy!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Vinyl & Type says:

luckiest dog ever
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

dis_cover_y says:

more pics, please!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex Lozagui says:

Nice photo! I like Bo!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

natsncats says:

Handsome fella!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

chrismar says:

You forgot to clone out some dust in the upper left.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

macluke170 says:

awwww! Bo is the best white house dog ever!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

yahaira says:

he is just so freaking cute
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

justin.green19 says:

lovely dog.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

oybay © says:

Bo knows.

Wish my yard was that nice.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

lesliepear says:

Cute!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Allseasons says:

Cute Bo & a great portrait of him.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Smithsonian Education says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Where's Smithy?, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Paris66 says:

Bo is a cutie!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

solarnu says:

what a great pooch!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

zve482 says:

Hey Chuck! Nice lighting. Dreamy portrait.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ekaterina.baskakova says:

Какой милый пёсик!!! :)))
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Bandit Babe says:

Soooooo cute, love that pooch.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Los bicharracos de Ana says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Fotos divertidas de animales simpáticos.Funny photos of animals, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Beautiful dog !!! Many kisses for "Bo" ... bye bye
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueisCoool says:

Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Adhappy says:

Who cares
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

KathrynW1 says:

Beautiful dog
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

suenosdeuomi says:

More and please better photos of this rapidly growing puppy. A black and white coat, no doubt is a challenge to capture well, please go for it! Keep trying. I read of others interested in buying photos of Bo with the proceeds going to charity, which seems a great idea for the not yet computer savvy ones.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

theycallmeEJ says:

What a cute doggie smile!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

cglovesdogs(Way behind) says:

I think Bo is the cutest Presidential puppy ever!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES says:

Xoxoxo
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

bigsassysmurf says:

hi Bo , Mario would like a play date : )

Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

RiaInside says:

Adorable!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Shamrockah says:

Super cute doggy! =)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

DulichVietnam360° says:

so cute...lovely shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

bonbontamuraholic says:

enjoy your stay in white house Bo!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ailino says:

I'm a big fan of the breed and the Obama family's decision. Go Bo!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

~J.L.~ says:

Cute dog. Good health to you and your family, Bo.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

deb90566 says:

D.O.T.U.S: Dog of the United States! You're a cutie, Bo!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

norio_nomura says:

Good dog!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

soniawc says:

Tuna would like a playdate too!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike From Tulsa says:

Notice that his left paw is forward... denoting his support of left-wing (er, left-paw) progress being made in the White House. Especially such new programs as his "pet" project, Kibble for K9's. I hear his platform for the next year will be "a bone in every dish". Apparently his original plan was pooper-scooper'd... "no slipper left unchewed" met partisan opposition on the south lawn.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Three Dog Mama says:

Gosh darn. We think you are a handsome boy! You have such a happy smiling face! We would love to come to your place to play. You have so much lawn to play on. Our mom's backyard is kinda small. Please come visit - Sasha, Siegfried, and Sooziq
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

halstatt1 says:

This little puppy is so cute, I can't stand it! He makes you want to talk 'baby/puppy-talk' to him all day! He is so elegant in his "all-in-one' tuxedo to meet the "distinguished dognataries" too.

I've heard that the White House staff spoils him and play with him all the tiime. I'm sure the White House chefs must spoil him with little doggie treats. What a happy little pup! Those idiot reporters couldn't take a hint when Bo picked up his yellow ball. He was obviously trying to say, 'Put down those mics and play with me!'
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

starrling8 says:

This is so funny. When it comes down to it, it's the home, family, friends and pets that make us real.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

second.page says:

Y'all shouldn't be using the non-Adobe camera profiles for your RAW conversions. There's a bug in the software that Adobe is yet to address. Just look at how noisy the deep shadows get when you use 'Neutral' or any of the others. The work-around is to create your own profiles with the DNG profile editor using 'Neutral' (or whichever one you like) as a base. When you save that and apply it to your RAW in CS4 or Lightroom, then your shadows will be good and your color will be great. I've written a blog post about it here:

photomonk.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/accurate-c olor-in-ligh...

I've grown fond of a combination of the 'Faithful' color scheme combined with Adobe's default contrast curve - talk about accurate color!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

teetee. says:

how adorable!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Phat Nat says:

Hola, Bo. I wish I had your sweet life.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Escursso says:

Bonito perro!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

bardlee says:

Hi cousin.

Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Mabella says:

sooooo cute!!!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

danastayfresh says:

cute :)
but not as cute as mine

Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

GrayerGriffin says:

PLEASE encourage breeders to act against over-breeding PWDs. I'm very disturbed to see the demand for the breed, now that The Obamas have one. The article in The WSJ today was particularly upsetting.

I love Bo. I love Obama, but PLEASE urge responsibility, Mr. President (et al). Thanks!! :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ajbpictures2009 says:

I wonder how long and what treat was on offer to get him to pose like that, the little rascal x
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

edjane obama says:

BO so cute,so beautiful portrait!
LUV YA BO!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

romerobv says:

Bo is a success! He is a buddy.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Burhan_B says:

He looks delicious! When will you eat him?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Bobolink says:

First Dog! ;)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

mpdaniel.co.uk says:

Top dog.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

nickapo says:

Bo look's happy
congratulations for the photo
next time try to get down to his hight it will create a more personal
point of view :)
photography is a great hobby !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

boermaria38 says:

Photogenic! Maria Boer
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

linsmika says:

Lindinho!!! Cute in portuguese.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

pegbent says:

Bo has my unconditional support for the position of Good Will Ambassador for the United States of America!

Peggy Jennings
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jay Corvid says:

My concern is that people don't know what they are getting into if they take one of these dogs just because the Prez has one. They are beautiful wonderful pets, but they are a handful and people need to do their research. My parents have had two and they are not your "own and forget" pets...they need attention. But, they are extremely loving and wonderful critters!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Xarah says:

Bo...you are a handsome fellow.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Luke Dukem says:

Bo Fo Sho
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ticonoscoit / Marics Timea says:

Bellissimo!!!!! :-)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Terrym2442 says:

Bo is *almost* as cute as my Portie, Harper:
Harper

www.MomsWithADD.com
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

wasaby says:

what a natural!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

MUSCLELOVEROZ [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The White House & U.S. Presidents, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Candy_on_Grass says:

Bo makes me go gah gah!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Rogério Simões says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called É o meu cachorro!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

yvepey says:

Magnifique ! Wonderful !
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

OhhayyRachel says:

AWW
c:
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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