Barney (Bush)

Barney joined George W. Bush and Laura Bush after the 2000 presidential election and was born on September 30, 2000. The George W. Bush Presidential Library says he was given to Laura Bush by President Bush. ([George W. Bush Presidential Library](https://www.georgewbushlibrary.gov/bush-family/barney-miss-beazley))

Barney was a black Scottish Terrier and lived with the Bush family during the George W. Bush presidency from 2001 to 2009. He was known around the White House for chasing soccer balls, golf balls, and his favorite volleyball. ([George W. Bush Presidential Library](https://www.georgewbushlibrary.gov/explore/exhibits/presidential-pets))

Barney Cam was a series of White House holiday videos filmed from Barney's viewpoint, beginning in 2002 and continuing through 2008. The first video reportedly received 24 million hits on the day it launched. ([George W. Bush Presidential Library](https://www.georgewbushlibrary.gov/explore/exhibits/presidential-pets))

No. The Bush pets also included Spot, an English Springer Spaniel, and India Willie, an American Shorthair cat, while Barney's niece Miss Beazley joined the family in 2005. Barney and Miss Beazley later appeared together in White House videos and events. ([George W. Bush Presidential Library](https://www.georgewbushlibrary.gov/explore/exhibits/presidential-pets))