whow. the Biden's sure have a big dog........

[riversedge]

It is the first time I saw a pic of the family dog.

Link to tweet

?s=20

[dawg day]

1. What a beauty!

What a huge head.

[riversedge]

8. and ears! but as you say--beautiful.

[William Seger]

47. Wolf-dog ears

[leftieNanner]

2. AHHHHHHH! Gorgeous Boy!

GSDs rule for ever!

I have another reason to like Joe and Jill!

[Bev54]

33. I think Joe should take him with him

to the debate, Just let him lie there and look at Trump, maybe growl a bit.

[WinstonSmith4740]

49. Yeah...that real "throaty" one.

I was thinking he already had that "let ME at Trump" look in his eyes. We know he's already smarter than him.

[stopwastingmymoney]

66. Oooh, I like that very much

[leftieNanner]

74. You do NOT mess with a German Shepherd Dog!

They are sweet and friendly until they are not. They know patterns and they know when their person is threatened.

I have had four GSDs in my family. Do not mess with them.

[Brother Buzz]

79. All Biden would need to say is, "You want to play golf", and Champ would own the orange anus

[zipplewrath]

3. Might be the camera

The dog might be closer to the camera than the couple. It can affect apparent sizes, especially if a zoom lens was used.

[liberalla]

12. I agree. It's the perspective. Also, the dog's face is in focus.

The Biden's are almost background for Major, who happens to be gorgeous!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

21. It is perspective; and a wide angle lens is used. Note paws & nose unusually large

Bricks near the camera much larger than bricks only a few bricks away.

Head of dog is forward of its shoulders and is therefore much larger.

You put the camera close to the people and dog and then use a wide angle lens on it to gather in the whole scene.

[liberalla]

34. You called my attention to a couple of things I didn't notice - So thank you!

(though I did notice the bricks)

It appears Joe's foot is resting on the hip or haunch of the dog...

[rickford66]

63. A wide angle lens would make the dog look farther away.

Maybe a 135 mm tele ?

[Bernardo de La Paz]

69. The wide angle makes Biden look farther away. Lens is probably 21/24 mm (on fullframe).

Perspective is controlled by distance. The camera is closer to the dog than to Biden, a lot closer, like say 0.7 m versus 1.7 meter (like 2 ft vs 5 ft).

If it were a telephoto lens, then the camera would be a lot farther away and the dog and Biden would have a normal size relationship to each other because the distance to the dog would be nearly the same proportionally as the distance to Biden, like say 7 m vs 8 m (like 21 ft vs 24 ft).

In both examples, the dog is the same distance from Biden, like say 1 m (3 ft). But the camera would be a different distance.

It is definitely a strong wide angle lens. Some smart phones have angles that wide, I think. Smart phones have wider angles than "normal", the better to fit people in for selfies.

[Skittles]

4. gorgeous

[onetexan]

64. In deed, the dog & owners both. Love that they're sporting casual fashion

[Walleye]

5. He'll make a terrific First Dog. Good looking First Couple in back of him, too.

[peacebuzzard]

81. +100

[dawg day]

6. I'm a cat-person, but I think this photo ought to go out a lot now--

along with a reminder that Trump supposedly promised Barron a dog if he came to the White House... then GAVE THAT DOG AWAY and never got the boy another one.

Trump hates dogs. Trump hates kids too. Pass it on. What sort of horrible man would promise his little boy a dog, then snatch it away?

[WinstonSmith4740]

51. Trump hates everyone and everything but himself.

Hadn't heard the dog story...he really promised his son a dog and then reneged on it? Can't say I'm surprised.

[dmr]

65. Seriously? He gave the dog away?

I already knew Donald was a heartless asshole, but this takes the cake, dammit!

My heart goes out to Barron. Poor kid. I sure hope he doesn't grow up to be like his grifting, greedy siblings.

[calimary]

68. He gave that dog away????

After promising Barron a dog? Lets him see it but not keep it?

If I didn’t already hate the donald, I’d hate him for THIS!!!

Instead, I’ll just hate him all over again.



That poor kid... he’s probably ruined.

[dawg day]

80. Supposedly there was an actual dog, and Barron had met it

And a "friend" was taking care of the dog until the move to the White House. And supposedly the friend said she loved it too much now to give it up, so Trump said, sorry kid, no dog.

Now I suspect this "friend" was about as real as the "farmer" parents would pretend to send a dog too when they'd actually taken it to the pound.
Then again, Trump might actually have a friend who would dogsit for a few weeks and then tell the child, no, this dog is mine now. More likely though Trump decided he didn't want a "smelly animal" anywhere near him, and told the friend to keep the dog.

I very much hope that Barron's grandparents have gotten him a dog there at the Maryland house where he lives.

Contrast that with the Obamas, who not only got a dog for the girls, but did research and found the one type of dog Malia wouldn't allergic too. Then again, they are good parents.

[Phoenix61]

7. Can't wait to call him Pres and her First Lady

I’m so over cringe worthy photos of that mess inhabiting our beautiful White House.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

9. That's a big, gorgeous German shepherd!

Dog needs more face time. Joe has a dog. Fat Nixon doesn't - he's the only president in living memory not to have any kind of pet in the WH (even Old Nixon had a dog).

[ms liberty]

19. He has two. Champ is in the picture shown and is a beautiful boy

But Major is the most gorgeously striking black and cream/silver GSD you've ever seen. Seriously. I say that as someone who's always had at least one GSD in the family since I was six, over 50 years ago.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

23. I have never seen an animal as cute as a German shepherd puppy

(except for kittens). They are ridiculously adorable because their fur is still soft and their ears are floppy. Grown-up Shepherds are gorgeous dogs, but the puppies just kill me.

[ms liberty]

28. There isn't one, lol! That is how I ended up with 4 at the same time once!

Long story. Suffice it to say, 4 GSD's are a bit much, but if it's 4 plus 2 other dogs then it's way too much.

[Thekaspervote]

43. Champ came from the local rescue shelter. I believe they brought him home over a yr ago.

Certainly b4 he announced his run

[ms liberty]

46. No, Champ is the older dog. Champ is in the OP pic.

Major is almost solid black with cream/silver markings, and is the one that was adopted most recently. He's in the pic tblue posted as a reply to my post.
Editing to add there's a pic of both below this.

[ms liberty]

24. tblue just posted a pic of Major, in response to my reply. n/t

[ms liberty]

10. I just went and checked. This is Champ. Major is a striking black and cream/silver

Champ is a black and tan/red traditional saddleback. Champ is the elder dog of the two.
Edited to add:
I was going to add a pic of both of them, but I can't get it to work for some reason.

[tblue37]

18. Here:

[ms liberty]

20. Thank you! n/t

[tblue37]

22. He's gorgeous, isn't he? Love that coloration! nt

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

27. Beautiful! Don't think I've ever seen one quite like that.

[Brother Buzz]

29. Major is a mere pup compared to champ

[ms liberty]

30. Yes, he is. Thanks for adding the pic of both of them! n/t

[WinstonSmith4740]

52. OMG!

Love these dogs in general, but those ears!!! My best friend just lost hers...she was over 13 when she crossed the bridge. Solid white, and absolutely on point at all times.

[Polly Hennessey]

11. If I remember correctly they

fostered him and then decided to adopt him. It seems like it was in the last couple of years. It was Major they fostered. He is also a German Shepherd.

[Brother Buzz]

35. We call that 'Foster Failure'...

and Boy howdy, in the animal rescue community, it's the best kind of failure there is.

[Ilsa]

75. I know it well. We are foster failures, too.

But we are mix-lab folk. I love the big floppy ears.

[bmbmd]

13. Joe Biden

is comfortable in his own skin. Love the pooch.

[Blue Owl]

14. Now that, if I may, is a PRESIDENT'S K9

[Lulu KC]

15. Great First Puppy!

[tblue37]

16. That's a good-looking group there. nt

[NightWatcher]

17. Visualize those dogs chasing donnie off the property on Jan 20, 2021....

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

26. I'd pay good money to watch that.

Those two big dogs trotting back to the WH with scraps of Trump's pants in their teeth...

[Poiuyt]

38. Well, we can dream at least!

[Dem2theMax]

36. Ooooooh, that just gave me chills!

The good kind!

[WinstonSmith4740]

53. OK, if you insist.

[ProfessorGAC]

25. Oooooh! He's A Big'un!

I got a pretty big doggie, but their dog looks bigger!

[TheCowsCameHome]

31. Just kicking back watching Trump implode.

Go Biden + pup!

[lastlib]

54. So NOW, I guess we'll be subjected to pictures of Trump's bigger dog......

Oh, wait........
If Donnie had a bigger dog, it would've killed him by now--dogs KNOW who the good people are!

Beautiful animal, Mr. (future) President! And I will bet he's very loving and obedient to, and protective of the Biden family! They KNOW!

[Joinfortmill]

32. Don't mess with Joe

[Dem2theMax]

37. Now that's what a first family looks like!

And that dog is saying 'don't you dare mess with my mom and dad!' What a gorgeous puppy!
(All dogs are puppies regardless of size.)

[warmfeet]

39. What a beauty!

Gorgeous, lovely dog.

[Red Mountain]

40. Time to put a dog back in the White House........ad idea

White letters on a black screen......no sound......

"In a major break with tradition, Trump doesn't have a dog."

"What's wrong with him?"

"Dog lovers know."

"We don't deserve their loyalty. And Trump never earned ours."

Fade to this picture with the caption.....

"Put a dog back in the White House."

Fade to black.

"Vote Biden."




I'm here all week. Hire me.

[Nature Man]

41. Very good

nice

[SammyWinstonJack]

59. Love it!

[Beringia]

42. That's photoshopped, otherwise they could ride him

It is completely out of normal perspective

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

62. Not photoshopped, just the type of lens that was used

that makes objects closest to the camera looks a bit larger than they really are. It wasn't intentionally altered.

[Botany]

44. Beautiful Animal

That is very much a working dog too. His job is to keep Joe, Jill, and family safe.

[Disaffected]

45. Beautiful Pooches

I've had several over the years as well as a Belgium Shepard (like a German Shepard with long fur). It's a shame though the pure breds tend to have serious joint problems. My current dog is a rescue GS cross - looks like a smallish GS with floppy ears and a curly tail, just as gorgeous and no joint problems even though she's almost 10 now.

As has been said many times here, whether or not folks have pets says something about them.

[smirkymonkey]

48. Awww! He is a sweetie! What an adorable pupper!

I would love to see Joe introduce him to Trump. He would probably crap his pants.

"Good boy, Major! Yes, Major, go right for the tiny mushroom!"

[Ferrets are Cool]

50. Shot with wide-angle lens

But, the sweet baby sure is pretty. And I am not a big dog person.

[The Hitman]

55. yeah he does

beautiful doggo right there

[elleng]

56. THANKS for the VPotus+ doggie pics,

made my evening!

Followed the family's acquisition of the 2d 'first' doggie, knowing they love them.

[Sogo]

57. Yeah, beautiful dog....

But I LOVE that Joe's not wearing socks....

Cool.

[RT Atlanta]

58. "if you can't run with the big dogs....

stay on the porch."

Looks like further photo evidence Joe has this covered.

Looking forward to his VP announcement soon enough.

[misanthrope]

72. I like that! Catchy!

must use

[paleotn]

60. All ears.....

And when they're pups, they're all feet and ears. I grew up with 3 shepards. One was an old girl when I was tiny. Two were my best buds.

[highplainsdem]

61. That's Champ, not Major. Here's 2015 video (60 Minutes interview) showing Champ

and commenting on how big a dog he is:

Champ weighed 105 lbs then, but was clearly NOT overweight. Male German shepherds typically weigh 70-90 lbs.

[keithbvadu2]

67. Not as big as Lindsey Graham Trump wins this one.

Not as big as Lindsey Graham Trump wins this one.

[kentuck]

70. This one in the thread:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ec6menNXkAUcVFu?format=jpg&name=small

[keithbvadu2]

77. Naked

[Sloumeau]

71. I am hoping that on Trump's last day in the White House, that Major cannot resist biting that huge..

ass in his huge ass.

[peacebuzzard]

82. Or taking a pee on his leg

Either scenario is dreamy

[Chicago1980]

73. Major would scare the shit out of Trump...

LOL... would love to see that.

[Demsrule86]

76. beautiful German Shepard...so sweet. Lovely dog.

[Cha]

78. What does Oliver Willis mean.. Biden needs more

content on his dog Major?

TY for the cool pic of the Bidens with their dog!