The Obamas' Dog Bo Dies at 12 After Cancer
Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Mourn Death Of Beloved Dog Bo
The Obamas' Dog, Bo, Dies at 12 After Cancer Battle. One of Barack and Michelle Obama's family dogs -- Bo, the older of the two Portuguese Water Dogs they have has died. Michelle shared the sad news Saturday with a heartfelt tribute to their pooch, saying they'd said goodbye to their longtime companion after a battle with cancer. His dog mom wrote, "On the campaign trail in 2008, we promised our daughters that we would get a puppy after the election. At the time, Bo was supposed to be a companion for the girls. We had no idea how much he would mean to all of us." Check out the link to read more about this.