President Obama's Dog Sunny Bites Daughter Malia's Friend

A friend of Malia Obama who visited the White House earlier this week was reportedly bitten on her face by the family’s second dog, Sunny. The incident with the 18-year-old girl, who is a family friend of the Obamas, occurred on Monday but was reported Thursday by TMZ.

Malia's friend, who hasn't been identified, was cuddling and kissing Sunny, the president's 4-year-old fluffy female Portuguese water dog. Sunny is the younger of the Obama pets. Bo, who is eight, and also the same breed, was brought home to the Obama daughters when their father won the 2008 election. Portuguese water dogs are usually known to be a docile breed. But Sunny might not have enjoyed the attention and bit down on the teenager's face, leaving a half-inch gash under her left eye, according to the gossip site.

Dr. Ronny Jackson, who is the family physician for the Obamas, checked the bite wound and said the girl needed stitches. According to reports, she will be fine but may have a small scar, which has made the teen very upset. She had posted pictures of herself after being injured, and also of her visits to Dr. Jackson, on social media.

This type of an attack is out of character for this breed of dogs, which are usually considered by dog breeders to be suitable for family households. The Portuguese water dog arrived in the U.S. in the 1960s and was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983. Its origins can be traced back to Portugal, as the name suggests, where it served as a companion to fishermen who valued them for their excellent swimming skill.

This is not the first time the younger presidential pooch, Sunny, made headlines. The $2,500-dog jumped on a toddler during a holiday party in 2013, while being held by the first lady. In that instance, the girl was not harmed and Sunny reportedly even licked her face.