Bo and Other Presidential Dogs

Not only the father of the U.S., Washington is also the father of the American foxhound. He carefully bred and maintained his dogs, listing more than 30 hounds in his journals, including Drunkard, Tipler and Tipsy.
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George Washington and the American Foxhound
America's first President was not only the father of his country but also the father of the American foxhound. He carefully bred and maintained his dogs, listing more than 30 hounds in his journals, including ones named Drunkard, Tipler and Tipsy.

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