Species Canis lupus familiaris | Nation from American Died 19 May 1997 Children Spot Fetcher, Ranger | |
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Born January 12, 1985 ( 1985-01-12 ) Known for pet of the First Family of the United States | ||
Mildred "Millie" Kerr Bush (January 12, 1985 – May 19, 1997) was the pet English Springer Spaniel of Barbara and George H. W. Bush. She was named for Mildred Caldwell Kerr, a long-time friend of the Bushes, which is also the name of Kerr's granddaughter, Millie Kerr.
Millie was referred to as "the most famous dog in White House history." Bush mentioned her in a speech during his 1992 bid for re-election, saying “My dog Millie knows more about foreign affairs than these two bozos” in reference to opposition candidates Bill Clinton and Al Gore.
Millie is credited as the author of Millie's Book: As Dictated to Barbara Bush which reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller nonfiction list. In 1989, Millie gave birth to a litter of six puppies with the assistance of U.S. Army veterinarian Stephen Caldwell, including Spot Fetcher and Ranger, who became President George H. W. Bush's dog. Ranger died of cancer in April 1993. Spot would later become another presidential pet when George W. Bush moved into the White House.
Millie was portrayed in an episode of Murphy Brown as well as an episode of Wings and Who's The Boss. Millie made also a cameo appearance in The Simpsons episode "Two Bad Neighbors" in a scene where the former President Bush is jogging with some of his new neighbors.
Millie died of pneumonia in 1997 at age 12.
A dog park in Houston, Texas is named after Millie.
