White House Ruled Too Small for Lucky to Lead Dog’s Life
Lucky’s luck has run out.
The presidential pooch that has roamed the White House for nearly a year has gotten so big that she’s outgrown her home at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Soon, probably during the Thanksgiving holidays, Lucky will be taken to President Reagan’s California ranch, to join four other dogs on the 688-acre spread in the Santa Ynez Mountains near Santa Barbara, said Elaine Crispen, press secretary to Mrs. Reagan.
The dog now weighs about 65 pounds and stands more than two feet tall. At full growth, the Flemish bouvier should weigh 100 pounds.
“Dogs that size love to run and be outdoors. The President and Mrs. Reagan felt the ranch would be a happy spot for her,” Crispen said.
Nancy Reagan gave the dog to her husband shortly before last Christmas. The frisky dog frequently is seen tugging at her leash and pulling the First Lady across the South Lawn.
“I think they’re really, really going to miss her,” Crispen said.
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