Joe Biden dog Champ dead aged 13: President pays heartbreaking tribute to beloved pet German Shepherd
PRESIDENT Biden announced on Saturday that his family's beloved pet German Shepherd Champ passed away.
The president and first lady released a heartbreaking statement saying the 13-year-old dog died "peacefully at home".
"Doesn’t he look a little rough? I love dogs, but this dog needs a bath and a comb and all kinds of love and care.
"I don’t know how much love and care he is getting. This dog looks like, I’m sorry, like it’s from the junkyard."
One said: "Champ is a 12 year old German shepherd. That’s about as old as they come.
The dogs' Instagram bio reads: "We are the First Dogs of the USA, Champ and Major Biden.
"You can call us . We love nom noms, snuggles and we can't wait to explore the WH!"
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Their first Instagram post read: "Hello America! Hello world! It’s us, Champ and Major. We are the Bidens’ family puppers and First Dogs Elect(s) of USA.
"We want to thank you all for your suppawrt by sharing our pawsidential adventures here! Woof! Woof!"