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Presidential Pets Celebrate the Holidays at the White House

Life isn't easy being a first pet. Between providing inspiration for White House decorations to approving the Christmas tree to appearing at worthwhile public events, it seems as though a presidential companion's work never ends. Bo, the ever-popular Obama family dog, has kept his food dish full of activities during this holiday season, which inspired us to take a look back at how his predecessors kept busy at the White House during previous administrations.

Bo Obama poses in front of a holiday decoration, made from 40,000 pipe cleaners, created in his honor. Source: The White House
Bo looks picture-perfect beneath the Christmas tree in the White House's Diplomatic Reception Room. Source: Official White House photo by Samatha Appleton
One of President George W. Bush's canine pals, Barney, checks out the presents under the White House tree. Source: George W. Bush Presidential Library
Former first lady Laura Bush brings Barney for a festive visit to the Children's National Medical Center. Source: Getty Images
Barney and Spot join former first lady Laura Bush on a preview of the White House holiday decorations in 2002. Source: Getty Images
Socks, the cat, keeps an eye on the Clinton's Christmas bounty. Source: The White House
Springer Spaniel Millie looks regal posed before festive decor in the White House's East Wing. Source: The White House Historical Association
Former President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan cuddle up with Lucky under the tree in 1984 Source: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Rex is sitting pretty, taking in the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree with the Reagans in 1985. Source: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Betty Ford cooked up a bundle full of cute with this Christmas Golden Retriever puppy. Source: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Former President Nixon's pooches — Pasha, the Yorkshire Terrier; Vicky, the Poodle; and King Timahoe, the Irish Setter — behaved admirably for this pic (undoubtedly in anticipation of the holiday treats to follow!). Source: Nixon Presidential Library
The Johnson family dives into unwrapping gifts while pup Yuki oversees the activity. Source: Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
The Kennedys celebrate in a collaborative fashion with friends and family dogs Clipper and Charlie. Source: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
Wee Cocker Spaniel pup Feller was a gift to President Harry S. Truman and his family. Source: National Archives
President Calvin Coolidge, first lady Grace, and two white Collies welcome son John home for the holidays. The Coolidges owned a full spectrum of pets including dogs, cats, birds, raccoons, a donkey, a bobcat, lion cubs, a wallaby, a bear, and a pygmy hippo. Source: Library of Congress
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