Irish President, Michael D. Higgins, is one of the most loved and endorsed politicians who won his second term election with 822,566 first preference votes.
Although there are many reasons to like him, his two adorable dogs Bród and Síoda (meaning Shadow), play an important role in gaining the people's favorable attitudes.
The President's two Bernese mountain dogs are inseparable from their human companion, and Higgins himself makes sure that they can always be by his side. The photos and videos that follow illustrate the strong bond between them:
1. Here, Bród interrupts an event with the Royals to ask for a belly rub From Higgins.
The best content you will see this weekend:
— Matt Sterling (@MSterling27) March 8, 2020
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins' dog enters room of 100 people to look for his owner, walks through everyone to find him, is very happy to do so and demands a belly rub during an official eventpic.twitter.com/mKRxSc6w7P
2. Interrupting speeches is a common phenomenon, accepted by all.
Shadow and Bród wandered into the tent while Michael D. was giving his speech. #DirkSanÁras pic.twitter.com/Y948qZhdkj
— Derek (@DirkVanBryn) July 6, 2014
3. The pups are eager to accompany the President in every meeting.
No state visit to #Ireland is complete without meeting Bród or Síoda #allthepresidentsdogs #RoyalVisit pic.twitter.com/0d2MCscXUx
— DavidH (@hereisdavidh) March 3, 2020
4. Bród and Síoda enjoy always being close to Higgins.
It has occurred to me that many non Irish people will not know of Ireland's beloved President Miggeldy Higgins and more importantly the first dogs Bród and Síoda. Very good dogs indeed. pic.twitter.com/lmUHqxE7ML
— Sinéad 🌈 (@swearonmahair) March 3, 2020
5. They always have to appear in the photos
Just got my hair cut off the guy the president photo bombed in Phoenix park! #Dublin pic.twitter.com/L52LHLFh4B
— Paddy Barnes OLY (@paddyb_ireland) March 22, 2016
6. Meeting the royals I: Meghan & Harry
Thank you to the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, Mrs Higgins (and Bród and Síoda!) for the warm welcome at Áras an Uachtaráin #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/SeDS0LThJ5
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 11, 2018
7. Meeting the royals II: Kate & William
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with The President and First Lady of Ireland over refreshments.
— The Kate Meg Era (@TheKateMegEra) March 3, 2020
They then toured the gardens at Áras un Uachtaráin, where they viewed The People’s Acorn and rang the Peace Bell.
They even met Brod, Mr and Mrs Higgins’ dog. #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/ulzishf4sp
8. Don't care about appearances
Visited Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park today representing @ISPCA1 as member of @The_Wheel_IRL as part of their 20th anniversary programme #TheWheel20 - met @PresidentIRL Michael D. Higgins & #Bród #Síoda his lovely Bernese mountain dogs #Ireland #President #ISPCA pic.twitter.com/avNWFYiDil
— Dr Andrew Kelly (@Dr_A_Kelly) February 21, 2020
9. Standing by their human in every speech
President of Ireland, Michael Higgins, ALWAYS has his dog around him. I would too, he’s the cutest thing! pic.twitter.com/5mW6O68n2N
— Mary Redden (@MaryRedden1) January 30, 2020
10. Always up for a walk outdoors
Bród & Síoda are the pet dogs of the @PresidentIRL Mr Michael D. Higgins. They are Bernese Mountain Dogs from the Swiss Alps. Their names mean Pride & Silk! Here they are with Mr Higgins & one of them at Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the president. #Ireland 🐕🐾🐶 pic.twitter.com/I2UqVlZFQ9
— Irish History Bitesize! (@lorraineelizab6) August 25, 2019
11. Getting all the attention from the girls
How good is Michael D Higgins dog, Bród? The Ireland hockey team got to meet him at a reception to honour the women pic.twitter.com/N5qevVSmu8
— RSVP Magazine (@RSVPMagazine) September 8, 2018
12. Of course, always take part in the family photoshoots
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) June 30, 2018
Cheers to the first dogs of Ireland and to their lovely human!
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