Joe Bidens (78) German Shepherd Champ is dead. “It is with a heavy heart that we inform you all today that our beloved German Shepherd Champ has died peacefully at home,” declared the US President and his wife Jill in Washington on Saturday. Champ was a “constant” and “valued companion” of the family for 13 years. The whole family loved him “dearly and dearly”.
Champ always liked to curl up by the fireplace in the evening, kept the Bidens company at appointments and enjoyed sunbathing in the garden of the White House, the Bidens explained. In his younger years he also liked to run after golf balls and played catch with the Biden’s grandchildren.
“Even as Champ’s strength waned in his last months, he would get up as soon as we walked into a room, always wagging his tail and snuggling up to have his ears scratched or his stomach petted,” reported the Bidens . “He wanted to be wherever we were, and everything was immediately better when he was with us.”
“Will always miss him”
“He was with us in our happiest moments and in our sorrowful days,” the Bidens recalled. “We love our sweet, good boy and will always miss him.”
Joe and Jill Biden (70), together with Champ, also brought the younger German Shepherd Major to the White House in January. However, the three-year-old major had difficulties getting used to it. After aggressive behavior and at least one bite attack on an employee, he was sent to special dog training. But now he’s back in the White House. (AFP)
Published: June 19, 2021, 16 minutes ago
Last updated: 6/19/2021, 8 minutes ago