Barney wasn’t the only grouchy Presidential dog

With six children in residence while he served as President, Teddy Roosevelt had more dogs running around the White House grounds than anyone could keep track of.

One dog especially has made his mark in history. Pete was a Bull Terrier who managed to get into a lot of trouble even though he didn't bite any reporters.

During the time he spent in Washington, he snapped at cabinet members, nipped the leg of a naval officer and caused an international incident when he ripped the pants of Jules Jusserand, the French ambassador.

Finally he was sent to the family home in Sagamore Hill, New York to spend the rest of the term in exile.

Comments

[ed]

he attack the french ambassador? they should give the dog a medal of honor.

[Harrison]

French ambassadors and liberal reporters--dogs have better sense than the average voter--at least this time around.

[jackie]

any dog that bites a french guy is a-ok in my book.

[Jean]

That's interesting about Teddy Roosevelt having so many dogs. He's my husband's favorite historical president. I'll be sure to tell him about this.

Levi's mom

[Lindsay]

Ha, that dog must've been quite a handful. It's funny to hear about the story now.

[cube]

At least they didn't hide Pete in the basement like the Clintons did with Socks and then foist him off on the secretary when they left the White House. Poor Socks was just a Clintonian prop.

[saint lover]

No wonder the French hate us so much... lol

[Sling]

Well I hope Pete got his rabies shots after he bit the French dude.