Bushes mourn 'first dog' Spot

US President George W Bush's dog Spot, an English springer spaniel who had remained eager to please despite increasing health troubles, has died. She was 15.

Mr Bush and his wife, Laura, went along with a veterinarian’s recommendation to put the long-time family pet to sleep, according to White House spokesman Allen Abney. She had suffered a series of strokes recently, including one this week, he said.