“President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are mourning the loss of their first presidential pup, Champ Biden.

“The president’s aged German shepherd died at home just months after he helped bring canine joy back to the White House.

“The president and first lady remembered the ‘sweet, good boy” on Instagram Saturday.

“”Our hearts are heavy today as we let you all know that our beloved German Shepherd, Champ, passed away peacefully at home,” he wrote. “He was our constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years and was adored by the entire Biden family.””

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