They have warmly welcomed a new cast of characters, from Barack and Michelle down to Bo the Portuguese water dog.

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The Portuguese water dog the same breed that romps around the White House with President Barack Obama's family also arrived at 20 months old.

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It resembles the Portuguese water dog breed popularized by the Obama family pet, Bo, and looks like any number of designer "doodle" dogs a mix of a poodle and something else.

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Also in the best-of-seven final ring were a German wirehaired pointer ranked as the nation's No. 1 show dog, an American foxhound, a Portuguese water dog, a bichon frise and a smooth fox terrier.

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