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1. It seems just a bit too ironic to be true but several sources offer evidence that President George Washington had a dog named "Cornwallis". The "Cornwallis" who lived with President Washington was the same breed as the breed shown in the photo. A sight hound known for its speed, grace and affable demeanor. What breed is shown?
2. Before Thomas Jefferson was elected to the Presidency, he served as Minister to France. It may have been during that service that he was introduced to the lovely breed of dog shown in the photo. It is of French origin and is a large herding dog with a coarse outer coat that comes in a variety of colors. What breed is it?
3. John Tyler was the tenth President of the United States. He and his wife, Julia, received one of their White House pets from a government official in Naples - a small, smart, spunky dog they named Le Beau. The photo shows another dog of this same toy breed that really likes to run. Which breed?
4. The first man to serve his entire tenure as President of the United States as a bachelor was James Buchanan. President Buchanan was very fond of his big, black dog named Lara. The photo shows the bear-like appearance of this water loving breed that originated in Canada. What breed is shown?
5. Theodore Roosevelt brought with him to the White House nothing less than a menagerie. Included in those residents was a small black dog with tan markings named Blackjack. Jack, as he was also called, was the same breed as shown. It is the one named for the English city where it was first bred. Which breed is this athletic bundle of pure energy weighing in between 12 and 20 pounds?
6. President Warren G. Harding is often regarded as one of the worst Presidents to serve in the twentieth century. Yet, he shared the White House with one of the most popular dogs to ever call that residence home. His Laddie Boy was the same breed as the one shown. It is the largest of the terrier breeds and has a hard, wiry coat colored black and tan. Which breed?
7. It must have been a very tall order to find a dog suitable for a five-star general. It might have taken a dog described as "sleek and swift" and "friendly, fearless, obedient". That is how AKC.org described the tall gray member of the sporting group shown in the photo. What breed was the dog chosen the 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower?
8. When Jacqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy she soon realized he loved and appreciated animals almost as much as she did. Jackie also loved "all things French" which would explain her choice in dogs. The breed shown in the photo is the same as Jackie's dog, Gaullie. What smart, sexy, sophisticated dog was the perfect breed for the gorgeous, successful and chic Kennedy family?
9. Native Texan, President Lyndon Johnson loved his dogs and it was generally accepted about him that the breed shown in the photo was his favorite breed. This small member of the hound group is very often described as cute, loyal, curious, tenacious, funny and enjoyable to be around. What breed?
10. The breed shown in the photo is included in Sporting Dog group by the American Kennel Club and is often described as gregarious, playful, focused and intelligent. It is no wonder that breed was of interest to the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton. What breed is this medium-large dog who is an ongoing favorite among breed registries?
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