Photos: Biden's new German shepherd draws attention from pup-arazzi

Commander was born Sept. 1 and arrived at the White House last week

Last updated: December 29, 2021 | 11:55

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Rehoboth Beach: President Joe Biden's new puppy, Commander, got his moment under the flashing lights of the Washington press corps _ and some time frolicking on the beach _ on Tuesday.

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U.S. President Joe Biden's new dog Commander, takes a walk near Biden's beach house in the Cape Henlopen neighborhood of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, U.S. December 28, 2021.

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Biden and first lady Jill Biden took the German shepherd on a walk near their second home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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Commander was born Sept. 1 and arrived at the White House last week, a gift from the president's brother, James Biden, and sister-in-law Sara Biden. Biden introduced Commander in a tweet. Biden turned 79 in November.

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Commander is the third German shepherd Biden has welcomed to the White House. Champ died in June. The other dog, Major, now lives with family friends in Delaware.

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A woman takes photographs as U.S. President Joe Biden walks with his new dog Commander, near his beach house in the Cape Henlopen neighborhood of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, U.S. December 28, 2021.

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The Bidens are spending the holidays between their homes in Delaware.

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US President Joe Biden walks through the neighborhood with their new dog Commander in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, December 28, 2021.

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