Last year, we had a blog on Presidential Scotties but this year we want to focus on our fave: Barney Bush. Although we loved Miss Beazley, we thought Barney was the true “First Dog.”
Barney was born Sept. 30, 2000 in New Jersey and lived there before he came to his best known address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC where he resided with his parents, George and Laura Bush. He was joined there by his niece, Miss Beazley and cat, India (Willie,aka). None required Senate confirmation.
Barney loved to play volleyball.
Often Miss Beazley would join him.
He was particularly fond of chasing golf balls on the chipping green.
Barney fiercely guarded the South entrance to the White House and was on constant alert for White House staffers bearing treats.
When the President and First Lady spent time at their ranch home, Barney enjoyed fishing with his Dad and was reported to be a avid armadillo hunter.
His most notable role occurred in the filming of 11 White House videos: Barneycam. In these, both canines and Willie took us on Christmas and garden tours of the White House.
President Bush said Barney was a grand diplomat mingling with Queens and Heads of State without ever jumping on their laps. He was a regular presence in the Oval office.
There was an incident with a reporter being bit but considering the media; most likely, it was justifiable.
Sadly at 12 1/2, Barney, after a battle with lymphoma was called to the Bridge, Feb.1, 2013. Miss Beazley followed him approximately a year later. Both are honored with a bronze sculpture in the George Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. Proud to be a Scot ~ Indy and Lucy #laurawbush #thebushcenter
easyweimaraner said:
he was the furst dog…no doubt. happy presidents day and a big arrrrooooo to Barney and Mrs. Beazley…
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pennyandthecount said:
Nice ❤
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indyandlucy said:
We should see the sculpture while we are in Dallas.
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pennyandthecount said:
Oh yes definitely
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kryshaepona said:
Barney was everything a Presidential pooch should be, and more!!! I always loved the Barneycams. ❤️
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indyandlucy said:
So did Mom. They are still available for viewing in the archives.
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Leah said:
I loved Sweet Barney!! I remember an interview where the Presidentand Mrs. Bush were out on the White House Lawn and he called Barney to come to him and he wasn’t paying any attention to him, the President of the U.S.!! I thought how only a Scottie could get by with ignoring the President’s call!! And, I loved the Barney-cam!! 😍
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indyandlucy said:
BOL. Typical.
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Robin said:
I really liked Barney – he was a Scottie’s Scottie! And Miss Beazley was a great addition. Funny, I don’t remember the cat so much!
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indyandlucy said:
It belonged to one of the girls originally.
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theguster said:
Barney was the reason I fell in love with Scotties. As a child I had a collie, as a young mother I had basset hounds and then there were many years I didn’t have a dog.
When GWB became president all that changed, thanks to the coverage by the press and the Barneycams I loved to watch! I had become smitten with that little black dog who had a beard and a skirt and whose antics were so cute. I had to have one of my own!
My search for a Scottie soon began and by early 2008 I had my first Scottie rescue that I named Gus, who became the light of my life.
Thank you for this wonderful post on President’s Day; and, thank you Barney for all the laughs and smiles you gave us!
McDuff’s Mom
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indyandlucy said:
Mom had first Scottie, Sophie the wonder dog, at the time Barney was in Washington DC. She liked Barneycam too.
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Kismet said:
Both FDR and “W” had Scotties. Someone had to do the thinking.
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indyandlucy said:
🙂
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Patty Brown said:
Lovely tribute to the 1st dog. I adored Barney (loved his name) and watched the Barney cam a lot. Ms. Beazley was adorable. Do not remember the cat.
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indyandlucy said:
♥
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Sully said:
Hehe I was wondering if you were going to mention that little mishap with the media. Still makes me snicker.
Aroo to you,
Sully
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indyandlucy said:
BOL
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lauramarec said:
Scotties are so Classy and Presidential! They show Presidential Decorum! They are Good role models! We vote for Indy and Lucy for Prez!!
Love,
Riley-Puppy, Tessie-Girl and Jackie-Scottie-Baby
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indyandlucy said:
😊
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Tashs said:
My Angus and Barney both died of the same thing at the same age.
They were very alike, a Scottie’s Scottie. Run free loves.
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corkscot said:
A great tribute on Presidents Day for a wonderful representative of the Scottish Terrier breed.
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indyandlucy said:
❤️ Them. Thanks.
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Kismet said:
If you know of someone good who needs a friend:
http://scottishterrier.rescueme.org/Oklahoma
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indyandlucy said:
Saw that.
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ginaandjordanandmolly said:
These photos are just too delightful. Thank you for sharing them with us. I am eventually managing to catch up on emails and blogs again.
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