Presidential family pets have always been a lighthearted part of the Commander-in Chief’s life in the White House, and the subject has a way of endearing the president to the American people, it makes for a great non-political human story, and Biden’s new edition is just as enthralling. And, what a great name for a dog, especially a German shepherd, “Commander,” it fits the breed, and goes along with the president himself. As reported by the AP:
The puppy was born Sept. 1 and arrived at the White House last week, a birthday gift from the president’s brother, James Biden
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden‘s new puppy, Commander, got his moment under the flashing lights of the Washington press corps — and sometime frolicking on the beach — on Tuesday.
The President and first lady Jill, took the German shepherd on a walk near their second home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Commander was born Sept. 1 and arrived at the White House last week, a birthday gift from the president’s brother, James and sister-in-law Sara Biden. The president introduced Commander in a tweet. He turned 79 in November.
Commander is the third German shepherd the president has welcomed to the White House. Champ died in June at age 13. The other dog, Major, 3, now lives with family friends in Delaware after behaving aggressively while living at the White House.
The president and First Lady are spending the holidays between their homes in Delaware.
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
