The White House Dog is a position that has been filled by many different breeds of dogs throughout the years. The most recent White House Dog is a Portuguese Water Dog named Bo, who was adopted by President Obama and his family in 2009. His predecessor was a Scottish Terrier named Fala, who belonged to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Before Fala, the White House Dog was a Cocker Spaniel named HIM, who belonged to President Herbert Hoover.