One of Biden's dogs has been involved in 'biting incidents.' Here's a timeline of Champ and Major's life at the White House.

Talia LakritzApr 3, 2021, 01:52 IST

President Joe Biden poses with Champ and Major in the Oval Office.Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz

The Bidens have two German shepherds, 13-year-old Champ and 3-year-old Major, who is a rescue.
Major bit a Secret Service member and a National Park Service employee in two separate incidents.
Both Joe and Jill Biden have spoken about the dogs' adjustment to life in the White House.

November 2020: Even before Joe Biden took office, his dogs were making headlines. The then-president-elect fractured his foot while playing with his dog Major.

Joe Biden wearing a boot in December 2020. CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images

January 17, 2021: The Delaware Humane Association held an "indoguration" for Major as the first shelter dog in the White House.

Joe Biden and his shelter dog Major. Delaware Humane Association

January 24, 2021: Champ and Major moved into the White House.

Champ and Major moving into the White House in January 2020. Official White House photos by Adam Schultz

February 7, 2021: Champ and Major filmed a coronavirus PSA with first lady Dr. Jill Biden for the Puppy Bowl.

First lady Jill Biden filmed a PSA at the White House with dogs Champ and Major. Discovery Press/YouTube

February 25, 2021: Jill Biden said in an interview with Kelly Clarkson that she was "obsessed" with helping the dogs get settled in their new home.

Jill Biden and Champ. Official White House photos by Adam Schultz

March 8, 2021: Major bit a member of the Secret Service, causing a "minor injury." Both dogs were sent to Delaware.

Champ and Major on the South Lawn of the White House in March 2021. MANDEL NGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

March 17, 2021: In an ABC interview, Biden said Major is "sweet" and that 85% of the White House staff "love" him.

President Biden plays with Champ and Major on February 24, 2021, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Courtesy Photo by Ana Isabel Martinez Chamorro

March 21, 2021: The dogs returned to the White House.

President Joe Biden walks with Champ and Major on the South Lawn of the White House. White House/Adam Schultz

March 29, 2021: Days after his return, Major was involved in another biting incident while on a walk.

Major on the South Lawn of the White House. MANDEL NGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

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