By the numbers: Bo Obama’s retail value By Tara Palmeri May 18, 2010 4:00 am FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint It seems Bo, the Portuguese water dog given to the Obama family last year by the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was a pricey pup. Recommended Stories Americans identify as independents at record high as younger generations spurn party labels $1600 The value of the dog, according to President Obama’s 2009 financial forms released Monday. TagsTara Palmeri Related Content Beltway Confidential Generation Z has a gambling problem — in politics In Focus In a world of doomscrolling, accurate headlines are more crucial than ever News February Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 13 days News Second round of January Social Security payments goes out in four days Campaigns MAHA emerges as GOP 2026 election bright spot — with one major caveat