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Top 5 Presidential Pets-4

By | September 4, 2008 2:02 PM

#4 Rex (Ronald Reagan 1981-1989)

 

Rex was a Cavalier King Charles spaniel owned by Nancy and Ronald Reagan.  The former President gave Rex to the First Lady as a Christmas present in 1985.  Rex is thought to be named for Rex Scouten, a former White House chief usher. Rex lived to age 13.

 

Fun Facts:

  • Rex helped throw the switch to light up the 1985 National Christmas Tree.
  • Rex had an extravagant doghouse that included curtains and framed pictures of the President and First Lady.

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