Barack Obama's dog Bo dead aged 12 – Former President pays tribute to 'true friend and loyal companion'

BARACK Obama is mourning the loss of his dog BO, describing his faithful hound as a "true friend and a loyal companion".

The former president wrote on Twitter: "Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion.

"For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives—happy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and everyday in between."

In a second Twitter post, the heartbroken former president continued: "He tolerated all the fuss that came with being in the White House, had a big bark but no bite, loved to jump in the pool in the summer, was unflappable with children, lived for scraps around the dinner table, and had great hair."

And signing off, Barack said: "He was exactly what we needed and more than we ever expected.

"We will miss him dearly."

Bo, otherwise known as the "first dog", was a Portuguese water dog and was chosen specifically for his hypoallergenic coat, which was safe for his daughter Malia.

n August 2013, Bo was joined by Sunny, a female dog of the same breed.

The gorgeous hound was named by Malia and Sasha after their cousins' cat and Michelle Obama's father, in reference to the R&B musician Bo Diddle – although the name also makes up the initials of Barack Obama.

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