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A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the breed the Reagan's pet, Rex, belonged to.

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White House Pets - Rex

Rex was a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel owned by Nancy and Ronald Reagan while the latter served as President of the United States. Rex had belonged as a puppy to conservative commentator William F. Buckley, Jr. who gave political ally Reagan Rex as a Christmas present in December of 1985.

Rex would live in the White House from that Christmas until Reagan left office in 1989, once gaining headlines when he underwent a tonsillectomy. He was apparently named for Rex Scouten, the White House chief usher who retired in 1985. Rex was treated to a lavishly decorated doghouse, which included framed portraits of Ronald and Nancy and red window draperies.

After Reagan left office, Rex lived to the age of 13 before being euthanized after developing an enlarged heart. He was 86 in dog years.

This news arrived on: 03/19/2007

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