First Dog Champ dies – Latest tributes to Joe and Jill Biden’s ‘sweet, good boy’ as they mourn beloved pet

PRESIDENT Biden announced on Saturday that his family’s beloved pet German Shepherd Champ passed away.

The president and first lady released a heartbreaking statement saying the 13-year-old pup passed away “peacefully at home.”

The statement goes on to remember the pooch’s younger days, playing with the Biden family at their home in Delaware.

“We love our sweet, good boy and will miss him always,” the statement concludes.

Champ had been a part of the Biden family since 2008, which the now-president was first elected VP.

The president and first lady have another dog, Major, who joined the family in 2018. Major is the first rescue dog to ever reside at the White House.

Earlier this year, Major and Champ were brought to Biden’s home in Delaware a few weeks ago following a “biting incident” that required Major to undergo additional training.

The dogs were said to have exhibited aggressive behavior towards White House security and staff.

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