The dog was a gift from close family friend Senator Edward Kennedy. He said the breed would be a " perfect fit for the Obama family", as the dogs have a " can-do and hopeful spirit".

这是狗是奥巴马的好朋友爱德华肯尼迪议员送给他的，爱德华肯尼迪议员说道这只狗对于奥巴马一家来说将会是一个完美的礼物，因为这种狗是一种说到做到和充满希望的动物。