President Joe Biden’s two German ShepherdsChamp and Major — were recently taken home to Delaware after Major showed “aggressive behavior” at the White House, CNN reports.

  • The dogs were taken away from the White House due to a “biting incident” between Major and a security member at the White House, according to CNN.
  • The security member’s injuries were not revealed.
  • Major has “has been known to display agitated behavior on multiple occasions, including jumping, barking and ‘charging’ at staff,” officials told CNN.
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President Biden was injured while playing with Major back in November 2020, according to People magazine. Biden tripped and fell while playing. He ended up having to wear a walking boot for a few weeks after that.

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Will the dogs return?

Officials seemed to suggest the dogs would return to the White House eventually.

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“Yes, they will be back,” an unnamed White House official told NBC News. “With the first lady traveling for three days, Champ and Major went to Delaware to stay with family friends.”

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