Bo: key obituary facts
Is Bo dead? Yes. Bo died on May 8, 2021, at age 12.
Cause of death: Bo's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bo known for?
He was a pet dog of the Obama family.
More about Bo
Born: 9 October 2008.
Gender: male organism.
Also known as: Bo Obama.
Occupation: Pet of the Obama family.
Known for: Pet of the Obama family.
Title: First Dog of the United States.
Bo, the pet dog of the Obama family and the first family’s Portuguese Water Dog during Barack Obama’s presidency, died on May 8, 2021, aged 12.
Born on October 9, 2008, he was given to the Obamas after months of speculation about the breed and identity of their future pet. The choice was influenced in part by Malia Obama’s allergies, which made a hypoallergenic breed desirable.
Known at times as the “First Dog” and also as Bo Obama, he later was joined in 2013 by another Portuguese Water Dog, Sunny.