Barney on the Presidential podium

Barney (born September 30, 2000 in New Jersey, U.S.A.), often referred to as the "First Dog," is a Scottish Terrier owned by U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. Image File history File links Barney-20040908. ... Image File history File links Barney-20040908. ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... United States is the current Good Article Collaboration of the week! Please help to improve this article to the highest of standards. ... Scottish Terriers are a breed of dog best known for their distinctive profile, their fierce loyalty, and their die-hard spirit. ... The presidential seal was used by President Hayes in 1880 and last modified in 1969 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... Martha Washington, Original First Lady of the United States. ... Laura Lane Welch Bush (born November 4, 1946) is the wife of U.S. President George W. Bush and is the current First Lady of the United States. ...

The canine's mother, "Coors", is owned by former Environmental Protection Agency Director Christine Todd Whitman. The dog's father is known only as "Kelly". EPA redirects here. ... Christine Todd Christie Whitman (born September 26, 1946) is an American Republican politician and author, who served as the 50th Governor of New Jersey and was the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in the administration of President George W. Bush. ...

Barney is said to enjoy playing with soccer and golf balls, and has recently become a fan of playing horseshoes. There are various web sites across the Internet devoted to Barney. Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... A golf ball on a tee with a driver ready for a drive A golf ball is a ball designed for use in the game of golf. ... A horseshoe pit Horseshoes is an outdoor game played between two people (or two teams of two people) using four horseshoes and two stakes. ...

See also

• Miss Beazley
• List of United States Presidential pets

Barney at play in the Oval Office.

Miss Beazley at play Miss Beazley (born October 28, 2004), is a dog (Scottish Terrier) owned by U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. ... This is a list of pets belonging to various US Presidents and their families, while serving their term(s) in office. ... Image File history File links Barney_oval_office. ... Image File history File links Barney_oval_office. ... The Oval Office is the official office of the President of the United States, in the West Wing of the White House, built in 1909. ...

External links

• Barney's official site