Major, also a German Shepherd, was forced to move out of the White House following biting incidents with security detail. Major was initially fostered by the Bidens before they officially adopted him from the Delaware Humane Association’s shelter in 2018. He remains part of the brood.
The Bidens announced in December 2021 that they extended their furry family with the adoption of Commander. Though the Secret Service is not responsible for the care or handling of either dog, the agents naturally came in contact with the president’s pets.
Based on communications regarding both dogs’ behavior, it appeared Commander had similar issues as Major when it came to trusting Secret Service agents.