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Photos show how the Obamas' family dog Bo was an integral part of their life at the White House

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  • The Obamas announced the death of their beloved family dog, Bo, on Saturday.

  • A Portuguese water dog, Bo died of cancer at the age of 12, Michelle Obama wrote on Instagram.

  • Photos show how Bo was an integral part of the Obamas' life at the White House.

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Bo, a Portuguese water dog, joined the Obamas at the White House in April 2009.

Bo Obama in front of White House

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Bo was gift from former Sen. Ted Kennedy and his wife to the Obama girls. The breed is considered hypoallergenic and good for people like Malia, who had dog allergies.

Bo Obama walk

Source: Washington Post

Bo quickly became an integral part of life at the White House.

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Barack Obama runs down the East Colonnade with Bo on the dog's initial visit to the White House, March 15, 2009. White House/Pete Souza

Source: Barack Obama Presidential Library

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He often joined the president in the Oval Office.

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Barack Obama pets Bo in the Oval Office, June 21, 2012. Barack Obama Presidential Library

Source: Barack Obama Presidential Library

And helped him let loose during breaks between meetings.

Bo Obama football

Source: Barack Obama Presidential Library

Every year at Christmas, the Obamas would have decorations inspired by Bo, like a four-foot statue made of 40,000 pipe cleaners.

Bo Obama

Source: Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bo was not camera shy, posing for everything from documentary film shoots ...

Bo Obama

Source: Barack Obama Presidential Library

... to Easter-themed videotaping sessions.

Bo Obama Easter

Source: Barack Obama Presidential Library

He often helped the family greet visitors and was known for his gentleness with children.

Bo Obama

Source: Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bo's favorite activities included playing on the White House lawn and going on walks, according to his official White House baseball card.

Bo Obama Rose Garden

Source: Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bo also joined the Obamas on trips outside of the White House. He traveled everywhere from PetSmart in the presidential limo ...

Bo Obama

Source: Barack Obama Presidential Library

... to Hawaii on Air Force One.

obama air force one

Source: Barack Obama Presidential Library

"He tolerated all the fuss that came with being in the White House," Michelle Obama wrote in an Instagram post on May 8 announcing his death. "He was exactly what we needed and more than we ever expected. We will miss him dearly."

Bo Obama winter White House

Source: Insider

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