Donald Trump could be first US President in nearly 130 years not to have a pet dog in the White House
President was set to take in a goldendoodle called Patten – but that has fallen through
They say a dog is man’s best friend – but Donald Trump could become the first US President for nearly 130 years not to have a canine companion in the White House.
Most American Presidents have had a least one dog, and many have had several.
Most recently, the Obamas had two Portuguese water dogs named Sunny and Bo, President George W Bush had two terriers and a spaniel – as well as his long-horn cow, Ofelia – and President Clinton had a Labrador named Buddy.
It was rumoured last month that Mr Trump might adopt a Golden doodle named Patton, who was being fostered by one of the President’s friends, Lois Pope.
But Ms Pope reportedly decided to keep Patton herself after falling for his charms – and Mr Trump is not believed to have any immediate plans to get another.
The last President not to have a dog was William McKinley, who died of gangrene a year into his second term after a failed assassination attempt.
According to the Presidential Pet Museum, the dog-less President McKinley kept several kittens, roosters and a parrot.
credit: Rachel Roberts independent.co.uk
