Commander (dog) facts for kids
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Commander in 2022
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| Breed | German Shepherd |
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| Sex | Male |
| Born | September 1, 2021 |
| Known for | United States presidential pet |
| Term | December 20, 2021 – October 5, 2023 |
| Predecessor | Champ and Major |
| Owner | Biden family |
Commander (born September 1, 2021) is a German Shepherd dog. He was owned by former President of the United States Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden.
Commander's Life at the White House
Commander was a special birthday gift for Joe Biden. His brother, James Biden, and sister-in-law, Sara Biden, gave him the puppy. Commander arrived at the White House on December 20, 2021.
On the same day, another Biden family dog named Major left the White House. This happened after Major was involved in several biting incidents. Commander later made his first TV appearance. He was on the show Puppy Bowl XVIII on February 13, 2022.
Incidents and Departure
During his time at the White House, Commander was involved in several incidents. These involved him biting or lunging at people. Most of these incidents involved Secret Service agents. These agents are responsible for protecting the President and his family.
Records showed that Commander had at least 10 biting incidents between October 2022 and July 2023. One incident on June 15, 2023, involved a Secret Service agent. Commander also bit the White House grounds superintendent, Dale Haney, on September 13, 2023. Mr. Haney has walked presidential dogs for many years.
Because of these repeated incidents, it was announced that Commander would move out of the White House. This decision was made on October 5, 2023. Reports later stated there were at least 24 such events.
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