U.S. President Joe Biden introduced the latest addition to his family, Commander, a purebred German Shepherd puppy. Biden released the photograph of the pup on his official Twitter account.
Previously, the Bidens had two German shepherds, Champ and Major, when they moved in to the White House in January. Champ, who was 13-years-old, died in June this year.

A Cat Will Follow Commander in January
Sharing the picture of the 3-month-old male pup, Biden tweeted, "Welcome to the White House, Commander." A video of the President tossing a ball to the puppy and taking him for a walk was also shared.
Welcome to the White House, Commander. pic.twitter.com/SUudQnPv29
— President Biden (@POTUS) December 20, 2021
The Philadelphia Inquirer stated that as per Michael LaRosa, a spokesperson for first lady Jill Biden, Commander is a gift from Biden's brother, James Biden and his wife law Sara Biden. Born on Sept.1, the pup was delivered at the White House on Monday.
ðŸ¾â™¥ï¸ðŸŽ„Barking news: I have a new baby sibling, he’s a German Shepherd just like me. His name is #Commander, he’s a puppy and I am pawsitively thrilled to welcome him to the family. This is the best Christmas gift ever, my wish came true. #NewDOTUS! Awooooof! - Major pic.twitter.com/IeVnHTxOjv
— The Oval Pawffice® 🇺🇸 DOTUS Fans (@TheOvalPawffice) December 20, 2021
The outlet also reported that according to the office of Jill Biden, another pet, a cat, will join the family in January. Earlier, the First Lady of the U.S. had revealed to The New York Times that Major's biting incident had caused a delay to the cat's arrival. "I don't even know whether I can get the cat back at this point," Jill had said at that time.
Where is Major Biden ?
I think Major is living with Charlie Biden right now. He might have been put down seeing as he bite more than 2 people.
— plague rat - Oat (@popoffpossums) December 21, 2021
Soon after Commander's arrival was announced at the White House, social media users raised questions Major's whereabouts.
Did they put Major down and replace him with Commander? I think it’s odd that someone who’s never served his country in the military keeps using military names for their dogs. .
— Mike Farrell 🇺🇸 (@farrellma2) December 21, 2021
Major, who was a three-year-old rescue dog, was involved in two biting incidents involving the White House staff members soon after his arrival in January.
Fauci needed more "volunteers" to test how fast fleas can eat a dogs face, or something.
— Trey Hawkins (@trey_flip22) December 21, 2021
All jokes aside though, Major is dead. The dog bit a few aides so he had to get put down.
It was in March when Major first bit a U.S. Secret Service member following which he was sent back to Delaware. After undergoing private training Major returned to the White House only to get involved in another incident.
Oh good. We should call him “commie†for short. Seems fitting 🤷ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ what happened to major? Did you put him down or give him up?
— life is better on a boat (@HBSurfCity) December 21, 2021
According to The New York Times, Major will now be living at another house. "After consulting with dog trainers, animal behaviorists and veterinarians, the first family has decided to follow the experts' collective recommendation that it would be safest for Major to live in a quieter environment with family friends," said LaRosa, according to Times. "This is not in reaction to any new or specific incident, but rather a decision reached after several months of deliberation as a family and discussions with experts."
The bitey Major has probably been put down by now. pic.twitter.com/mDdZr3kKbV
— Remulak MoxArgon: Intergalactic Overlord👽 (@moxargon) December 21, 2021