All the presidents' dogs: Meet the pets of powerful people

Donald Trump's dogless era in the White House is coming to an end, and two cute canines will move in — along with their dad, Joe Biden. Many people in power enjoy the company of dogs. Here are five figures living with four-legged friends

President Michael D Higgins' love of Bernese Mountain dogs is well documented.

Joe Biden’s success in the US presidential election has been lauded by many people and organisations, but the highest cheer came from animal lovers as his success means the return of dogs to the White House. Donald Trump was the first US president in almost 120 years to live without a dog, which would seem unusual in other countries, including our own.

Here are five powerful people around the world with pets in their lives.