Nearly 5 and a half years after the disappearance of Bothe Obamas lost their other 4-legged companion, Sunny. The former President of the United States announced the sad news on social networks on Wednesday, September 16, reported The Guardian.
The death of Sunnyso called because of its “ cheerful personality » occurred the day before, Tuesday September 15. Purebred Portuguese Water Dog like Boshe was 14 years old.
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“ Yesterday we lost a very dear member of our family “, we can read in the Instagram publication of the man who occupied the Oval Office from 2009 to 2017. ” She loved girls, even when they bothered her while she was napping. She loved our team and often followed them everywhere, helping them with their work », he continues.
Described as “ a force of nature “, ” athletic and full of energy “, she did not hesitate to jump over fences to chase “ squirrels, birds and anything that moved “. A passion which had also given rise to a few incidents, such as the time when she had knocked over a child during an end-of-year party at the White House.
Barack Obama/Instagram
“She is now with her big brother”
“ We welcomed Sunny at the start of our second term in the White House, and we all immediately fell in love with him, including our first dog, Bo », remembers his famous master. The dog was, in fact, born in June 2012 in a breeder in Michigan before joining the family Obama at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in August 2013. Upon his arrival, his adopters sent a donation to the Washington Humane Society.
Barack Obama/Instagram
Barack Obama specifies, moreover, that she did not get along with her peers, with the exception of Bo towards whom she was very protective. His fellow child died of cancer in May 2021, at the age of 12.
“ We will miss her terribly, and we imagine she is now with her big brother, making sure he is okay », confides its owner.
Woopets info: what do you need to know about the Portuguese Water Dog?
The Portuguese Water Dog is a medium-sized dog, originating from Portugal as its name indicates, recognizable by its abundant, dense hair without undercoat. This can be long and wavy or shorter and frizzy, with a black, brown or white coat. Females generally weigh between 16 and 22 kg, compared to 19 to 25 kg for males.
Behind this elegant appearance hides a very energetic dog, intelligent and close to his family. Historically used by fishermen, particularly to bring in fish and provide connections between boats and the shore, it is an excellent swimmer who needs to exercise daily. He can particularly flourish in sporting activities and exercises requiring his sense of smell.
Character-wise, the Portuguese Water Dog is described as loyal, affectionate and strong-willed. An education based on positive reinforcement is particularly suitable for him. Despite his energy, he can be a pleasant family dog provided he benefits from sufficient activity and human presence.
Finally, although its hair loss is moderate, its coat still requires regular maintenance, including weekly brushing and ear monitoring, which is particularly important for this dog who loves water.