Commander (dog)
_in_February_2022.jpg) Commander in March 2022 | |
| Breed | German Shepherd |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | September 1, 2021 |
| Known for | United States presidential and vice presidential pet |
| Term | December 20, 2021–present |
| Predecessor | Champ and Major |
| Owner | Biden family |
| Parent(s) | Zoltan Vom Windy Ridge |
Commander (born September 1, 2021) is a dog owned by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. A German Shepherd, Commander was a birthday gift to Joe Biden from James and Sara Biden, his brother and sister-in-law. Commander first came to the White House on December 20, 2021.[1][2][3][4][5] On February 13, 2022, Commander made his TV debut in the program Puppy Bowl XVIII.[6]
References
- ^ Bennett, Kate (December 20, 2021). "Bidens add to their family with new first puppy". CNN. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ "Biden Welcomes Puppy to White House; No Word on Promised Cat". www.voanews.com. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Bidens welcome new dog named Commander". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Commander in, Major out: White House pet shakeup after biting incidents". The Guardian. London. Associated Press. December 21, 2021. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ Shear, Michael D.; Rogers, Katie (December 21, 2021). "'Hey, Pal': Biden Welcomes a New Puppy to the White House". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Biden dog Commander to make TV debut during 'Puppy Bowl'". NBC News.
External links
Media related to Commander (dog) at Wikimedia Commons
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