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What dog had the name checkers?

President Nixon's dog was called Checkers.


Did Richard Nixon have a dog if so what was its name?

It's name was Checkers but I don't know what kind of dog it was.


What breed was the Nixon dog Checkers?

Checkers was an American Cocker Spaniel .


What was Richard Nixon's dog's name?

Checkers


Where is Richard Nixon's dog Checkers buried?

Checkers is buried at the Bide-A-Wee cemetery in Wantagh, NY


What was the name of Richard Nixon's dog 45k?

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 did Richard Nixon's dog Checkers die of?

Old age


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 president had a dog name checkers when he was a vice president?

Richard Nixon .


Did Richard Nixon have any pets?

Nixon was famous for owning a dog named Checkers, who was given to him. Checkers saved his political career: after Nixon was accused of taking political kickbacks, he gave a speech in which he said the only thing he'd been given by a contributor was a little dog his kids named Checkers, and he wouldn't give the dog back. (Google "Checkers speech.)


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.