The Obama family obtained Bo soon after they moved to the White House, meeting Barack Obama’s campaign promise to receive his daughters, Sasha and Malia, a puppy in return for their time spent on the campaign trail.

“Today our family lost a real friend and faithful partner,” the former President submitted on Twitter Saturday, including Bo”tolerated all of the fuss which came with being at the White House, needed a huge bark but no bite, loved to jump in the pool in the summertime, was unflappable with kids, dwelt for scraps around the dinner table, also had good hair.”