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Presidential Scottie: Barney Bush

20 Monday Feb 2017

Posted by indyandlucy in President's Day

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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.”

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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.

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Barney loved to play volleyball.

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Often Miss Beazley would join him.

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He was particularly fond of chasing golf balls on the chipping green.

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Barney fiercely guarded the South entrance to the White House and was on constant alert for White House staffers bearing treats.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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There was an incident with a reporter being bit but considering the media; most likely, it was justifiable.

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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

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Presidential Scotties

16 Tuesday Feb 2016

Posted by indyandlucy in President's Day

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The presence of a pet in the White House is a time honored tradition.  Several Scotties have had this privilege.  In honor of President’s Day (we know our staff is running late), we would like to acknowledge these fans of this loyal breed.

FDR and Fala
FDR and Fala
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FDR and Fala

First came Fala, the beloved constant companion of 32nd President Franklin D. Roosevelt.  Fala had a bone every morning brought up with the President’s breakfast tray.  According to WH staff, Fala was an awful beggar and his food had to be restricted.  At night, he slept in a special chair at the foot of the President’s bed.  He even had a secretary to answer his mail.

Ike and Scottie
Ike and Scotties

There is rather a controversy concerning Eisenhower’s Scotties.  He actually had several Scotties during WWII.  Eisenhower is quoted as saying: ” I like the independent attitude of a strutting Scottie.”  None though were to live at the White House.  However, Skunky the Scottie, a pet of Eisenhower’s grandchildren was an often visitor.  Heidi the Weimaraner  as well as a parakeet were residents during Ike’s terms of office.

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Barney and Miss Beazley were the much loved Scottish terriers of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush as well as the rest of the world.  Information about them became so great that the White House created a website for them with monthly updates and photos.  Our Mom loved Barneycam.  Sadly they both crossed the Bridge a few years ago.  Salute. ~ Indy and Lucy

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