Champ, Joe Biden’s German shepherd and ‘sweet, good boy’, dies aged 13

Statement says pet was constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years and was adored by the entire Biden family'

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden announced Saturday that Champ, their 13-year-old German Shepherd, had died.

Our hearts are heavy today as we let you all know that our beloved German Shepherd, Champ, passed away peacefully at home. He was our constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years and was adored by the entire Biden family," they said in a statement.