Per adorable tradition, French President Emmanuel Macron has adopted a new pup, who will now hold the esteemed title as "First Dog."
。 According to 。 BBC 。, Nemo is a labrador-griffon mix and almost two-years-old. He comes from the SPA animal refuge in Hermeray and cost the president around $300. 。 SEE ALSO:French President paid €26,000 for make-up, and the french are like 'non merci' 。 First Dog NemoCredit: Christophe Morin/IP3 /Getty
。Nemo is reportedly named after Captain Nemo, the commander of the fictional submarine Nautilus in
。 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, as Macron is a big fan of the book. A fitting name for a dog with such an important position.
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。By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 。By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 。Thanks for signing up! 。    The presidential pup has already been pretty busy since being welcomed into Macron's family. He stood by Macron's side when he met with Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou.。 Credit: Christophe Morin/IP3/getty。 Credit: Christophe Morin/IP3/getty。Already a perfect companion.Credit: Christophe Morin/IP3/getty。Nemo, being a great host.Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN /AFP/Getty。 BBC。 reports that the president and First Lady Brigitte picked Nemo up on Sunday. Nemo was previously abandoned in Tulle, in the southern Corrèze region of France, but now he has a happy home with the president's family. 。  And it doesn't look like he's leaving Macron's side anytime soon. 。
And it doesn't look like he's leaving Macron's side anytime soon.
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Good (first) dog. 。
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