Major the Presidential Pup Makes a Grand Return
White House Briefing: “Champ and Major are back at the White House!”
Behind the Scenes of a First Dog’s Grand Adventure
- After a little confusion with a security team member, Major is getting a refresher on “how to behave like a dignitary pup.”
- The rescue German Shepherd, adopted from the Delaware Humane Society in 2018, took a quick break to the family’s Delaware home for extra training.
- He reappeared at the 18‑acre White House complex, surrounded by aides, security, and an ever‑hopeful crowd of staff.
From Delaware to Camp David
Majors’ temporary Queensland‑style stay in Delaware was followed by a sweet weekend at Camp David, according to White House spokesperson Jen Psaki. The dogs returned to the official residence on Sunday, ready for new adventures.
The Dog‑House Formula
“Dogs will come and go, and it will not be uncommon for them to head back to Delaware on occasion,” Psaki said, sounding almost like a proud dad christening a new member of the family.
Historical Tales
Champ, the veteran Washington hound, arrived back in 2008 with Biden’s first vice‑presidential stint. Major’s independent “protective” nature had been described as “just being a guard dog who loved a bit of independence.”
First Lady Jill’s Secret Wish
Jill Biden has put dog training on the private agenda since the gang moved in after Biden’s January 20 inauguration. “We’re hoping to get a cat too, just to balance the family,” she teased.
Why Should We Care?
White House fam has a new “corner office” dog patting your shoulder when you get a dreaded meeting email – call it the Executive House Herder! And every bark speaks of the family’s values: compassion, ambition, and the occasional “wagging their tails with virtue.”
So next time you see a sleek German Shepherd strolling past the oak tree outside the White House, just remember: it might be Major, the first-house pup, turning official banquets into a paw‑fessional buffet of love and security.
