First Dogs on AllMovie

Viewers who are fans of American presidents and their pet dogs should find this video narrated by actor Kelsey Grammer to be lighthearted fun. Harry Truman's well-known statement, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog," rings as true today as when he first said it. Such famous dogs as Richard Nixon's Checkers, George Washington's Sweet Lips, and Bill Clinton's Buddy are shown in either video clips or drawings. Viewers will see that these dogs spend considerable time with their masters, often traveling many miles with them when they vacationed around the country. Those who enjoy showing dogs professionally might want to pick up a copy of this video so they can later share a few of these anecdotes with other trainers or close friends.