# Presidential Canine Christmas Cards The 2012 White House Christmas Card Features Obama's Dog Bo By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-13 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-white-house-christmas-card References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2012/12/05/official-white-house-christmas-card/) The 2012 [White House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-house-of-crave) Christmas card features a black and white painting of the Obama family's dog Bo walking playfully through the snow. The traditional White House Christmas card received a much-needed update, which came courtesy of Iowa artist Larassa Kabel who painted the contemporary portrait of the famed Obama family pooch. Bo, a Portuguese water dog, became famous for being the celebratory gift that President Obama gave to his daughters when he arrived in office in 2008. The stunning [portrait of the playful pooch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-portraits-of-pets) is set on the snowy front lawn of the White House and has come under criticism for not featuring a Christmas tree. Each year, a much more traditional image has graced the front of the cards and while some are upset by the change, others are praising it as a step forward for making the cards more inclusive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernizing Christmas Cards:** This trend presents an opportunity for artists to create contemporary and inclusive designs for Christmas cards. - **Personalized Pet Portraits:** This trend opens up the market for artists specializing in creating custom pet portraits for holiday cards. - **Inclusive Holiday Designs:** This trend highlights the demand for holiday cards that represent diverse cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artists and Illustrators:** Artists and illustrators can tap into the trend of modernizing Christmas cards by creating unique and inclusive designs. - **Pet Photography and Portraits:** Photographers and artists specializing in pet portraits can benefit from the trend of personalized pet portraits for holiday cards. - **Holiday Card Design and Printing:** Companies in the holiday card industry can capitalize on the demand for inclusive holiday designs by offering customizable and diverse options for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Pet Letter Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewy-claus.md) - [Dog-Directed Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-chaos.md) - [Winter Imagery Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-holiday-cans.md) - [Festive Pet Biscuit Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-paws-milk-cookie-box.md) - [Seasonal Dog Toy Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subscription-boxes-for-dogs.md) - [Personalized Pet-Inspired Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petinspired-ornament.md) - [Festive Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-dog-toys.md) - [Fued-Inspired Christmas Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonpig.md) - [Festive Pet Photo-Op Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-portraits-of-pets.md)