Champ, one of US President Joe Biden’s dogs, has died

The White House announced this Saturday the death of Champ, one of the two dogs of United States President Joe Biden, and the first lady of the country, Jill.

“We are saddened to let you know that our beloved German Shepherd Champion passed away peacefully at home. He has been our constant company for 13 years and was loved by the entire Biden family.“Lamented the presidential family in a statement.

“In our happiest times and in our most tragic days, has always been with us, sensitive to every feeling and emotion“He added.

And he concludes: “We love our sweet good boy, and we will always miss him”.

The Biden family have another foster dog, another 3 year old German Shepherd named Major.

In March, the two dogs were brought to Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, after the aggressive behavior of the young dog. The Bidens adopted Major in 2018 and he became the first dog from an animal shelter to live in the White House.

Her other dog, Champ, who died in the last hours, had a more docile demeanor due to his advanced age.

US media have pointed out that Major’s adaptation has been a bit more complicated since Being young, he has more energy and all day long he would jump, bark and be aggressive at times with White House security personnel.. One of those incidents turned into a bite.

The two dogs moved into the White House four days after Joe Biden won the presidency.

Champion

Joe Biden promised his wife he would buy a dog after the 2008 presidential election if Barack Obama managed to win the race. Jill Biden pasted various photos of dogs onto the seats of Biden’s campaign plane so he could see them.

He bought the dog as a puppy from a breeder in Pennsylvania and his granddaughters named him Champ.

The champion’s name reminded Biden of the advice his father gave him, who said: “Whenever you’re knocked down, champion, get up! “.

Joe Biden has an affinity for German Shepherds, having trained them in the past. He gave Champ soft toys to young children during his vice-presidency.

(With information from Europa Press)

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