US 'First Dog' Attacked by Security Guard Again... Biden Says "Our Dog Is Good"

▲One of U.S. President Joe Biden's dogs, 'Major' [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The 'First Dog' who entered the White House with U.S. President Joe Biden has attacked a security officer again. This is the second time, following an attack on a Secret Service agent earlier this month.

According to the U.S. political media outlet Politico on the 30th (local time), Major, the Biden family's pet dog, attacked a security officer in the White House South Lawn on the afternoon of the 29th.

First Lady Jill Biden's spokesperson Michael LaRosa stated, "Major is still adjusting to the new environment and lightly bit during a walk."

LaRosa added that the White House medical staff treated the situation out of caution for any possible incidents, and the person who was bitten returned to work without injury.

The Biden family keeps two German Shepherd dogs, Major and Champ, at the White House.

German Shepherds are a breed developed in Germany for herding sheep, known for their intelligence and strength, and are active worldwide as police and military dogs.

Earlier this month, Major also bit a Secret Service agent at the White House, causing minor injuries.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki explained that Major was startled by an unfamiliar person, which led to the incident.

Afterwards, Major and Champ were moved to the Biden family residence in Delaware, where they stayed with a trainer before recently returning to the White House.

In an interview with ABC News at the time, President Biden said Major's teeth did not penetrate the staff member's skin and that Major was receiving additional training at home.

He also defended Major by saying that the dog was simply startled by a sudden appearance of a person and was taking a defensive posture.

President Biden said, "Major is a good dog," adding, "85% of the people at the White House love Major, and Major just licks them and wags his tail."

Major was adopted by the Biden family from a Delaware animal shelter in 2018 and became the first shelter dog to enter the White House in January this year.

Looking back at White House history, another German Shepherd named Major caused trouble during President Franklin Roosevelt's administration.

According to the U.S. Presidential Pet Museum, President Franklin's Major bit people at least three times, and women who helped with household chores at the White House reportedly used brooms or mops to keep the dog in check.

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