Jackson's and Dave's Biographies

Jackson Cheney
Breed
Black Labrador

"Dream" Job
Bookstore owner. The Cheneys have taught me to love books and I try very hard not to chew them.

Birthday
August, 2001 in Wisconsin

Address
Naval Observatory in Washington

Owners
Vice President Richard Cheney and Lynne V. Cheney

Namesake
Named after Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the hometown of the Cheneys

Dave Cheney

Vice President and Mrs. Cheney are deeply saddened by the passing of Dave, their faithful and loving yellow lab. He was a beloved member of the Cheney family for nearly 11 years. He will be deeply missed.

Breed
Yellow Labrador

"Dream" Job
Chef. I have a very well developed appreciation for food.

Birthday
March, 1997 Maryland

Address
Naval Observatory in Washington

Owners
Vice President Richard Cheney and Lynne V. Cheney

Vice President Dick Cheney's Labrador Retrievers, Dave (left) and Jackson (right), stand by their house at the Naval Observatory May 19, 2002. White House photo by David Bohrer.

Jackson's Favorites

Book if he could read
Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss. I hope the Vice President and Mrs. Cheney will take me many exciting places.

Toy
Anything that doesn't belong to me. Shoes are good. So are the stuffed animals that belong to the Cheney grandchildren.

Dave the dog departs Marine 2 and returns to his home at the Naval Observatory. White House photo by David Bohrer.

Dave's Favorites

Book if he could read
Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook. I like to refer to it when I help the Vice President cook

Toy
Milkbones

Meet
Spotty
Barney
India
Ofelia
Jackson & Dave