Rex (dog)

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Rex
SpeciesDog
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel
SexMale
Born(1984-12-16)December 16, 1984
DiedAugust 31, 1998(1998-08-31) (aged 13)
Resting placeRancho del Cielo
Nation fromAmerican
Known forPet of the First Family of the United States
PredecessorLucky
SuccessorMillie
OwnerRonald Reagan and Nancy Reagan
AppearanceChestnut and white fur
Named afterRex Scouten

Rex (December 16, 1984 – August 31, 1998) was a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He was owned by Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy during his term as President of the United States.[1]

After Reagan left office, Rex lived to the age of 13 with the Reagan family before being euthanized after developing an enlarged heart.

References[change | change source]

  1. Dowd, Maureen (21 January 1989). "The 41st President; Reagan Packs Up a Presidency and Its Memories". The New York Times.