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Checkers was an American Cocker Spaniel .
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What dog had the name checkers?
President Nixon's dog was called Checkers.
Who was Checkers Nixon?
President Richard Nixon's dog. Checkers Nixon was a dog received by Nixon and most famously mentioned in Nixon's "Checkers Speech", where he defended himself against accusations of receiving gifts and improper funds. In the speech, he said that no matter what, he was keeping the little dog, which his daughter had named Checkers. The speech helped to save Nixon's appearance by pulling on heartstrings.
What breed of dog was Richard Nixon's?
The dogs that Richard Nixon had in the White House were Checkers the cocker spaniel, Vicky the poodle, Pasha the terrier, and King Timahoe who was an Irish Setter. Nixon was also the first president to keep fish in the White House.
What was Richard Nixon's dog's name?
Checkers
Which president had a dog named checkers?
Abraham Lincoln had a dog named Fido; Fido was a mixed breed with floppy ears and a yellowish coat. * "Fido" is Latin, and is from "Fidelitas" which translates as "faithful."
What was the name of Richard Nixon's dog 45k?
Checkers
What did Richard Nixon's dog Checkers die of?
Old age
Where is Richard Nixon's dog Checkers buried?
Checkers is buried at the Bide-A-Wee cemetery in Wantagh, NY
What president had a dog name checkers when he was a vice president?
Richard Nixon .
Which president had the black Yorkshire terrier?
President Nixon's dog was called "checkers" Nixon's dog, Checkers was a Cocker Spaniel. FDR had a Scottish terrier named Fala, and G.W. Bush had two Scottish terriers.
Did Richard Nixon have a dog named Checkers?
Yes, an American Cocker Spaniel.
What was Nixon's favorite game?
Checkers? (That was the name of his dog when he was Vice President in 1952.)
