The Kennedy clan is clearly a family of dog lovers. Check out some members of the political family with their dogs

The Kennedy clan is a family of dog lovers.

As a tribute to his beloved mother Ethel Kennedy, who died on October 10, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that she owned many dogs in her life – 16 of which were all Irish Setters named Rusty.

However, Ethel wasn’t the only family member who had a fondness for dogs. In fact, her brother-in-law John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie Kennedy, as well as several other family members, often stayed close to their four-legged friends – taking them with them on campaign trails, showing them in family portraits, etc.

Check out these 11 photos of Kennedy family members with their beloved dogs over the years below.

Joseph P and Rose Kennedy

The love for puppies spans generations. Joseph and Rose Kennedy posed with their eight children and a four-legged friend at their family home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.

Caroline Kennedy’s dog Charlie

Sometime in the early 1960s, President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie Kennedy gave their daughter Caroline a Welsh terrier named Charlie. Pictured above is young Caroline trying to argue with the puppy after it is let go.

President Kennedy and Charlie

Charlie was clearly a runner. In this classic shot from 1963, President Kennedy chases after his daughter’s little puppy.

John F. Kennedy Jr. with Charlie

As shy as he may have been, Charlie managed to stay put for this snapshot with John F. Kennedy Jr., taken on the White House grounds.

Max Kennedy and David Kennedy with Ethel’s dog Blarney

The fact that Ethel Kennedy owned 16 Irish Setters is just one indicator of how deep her love of dogs was. Above are two of her sons – Max and David – with their family dog, Blarney, who is a different breed.

John F. Kennedy Jr.’s spaniel, Shannon

Young John F. Kennedy Jr. takes a walk with his nanny and four-legged friend, Shannon, who was a spaniel circa 1970.

Robert F. Kennedy with freckles

Senator Robert F. Kennedy was pictured giving his sweet spaniel Freckles a drink of water while the two were on the campaign trail in 1968.

Ted Kennedy’s dog, Splash

Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy stands in front of the U.S. Capitol with his Portuguese water dog, aptly named “Splash.”

Caroline Kennedy’s dog Chester

Later, Caroline Kennedy adopted another dog named Chester.

Jack Schlossberg with Chester

Caroline’s son Jack Schlossberg was immediately taken with the dog and affectionately called him his “little puppy brother.” Jack was also the one who gave the sweet boy a name, telling PEOPLE that the dog “looks just like (former President) Chester A. Arthur.”

John F. Kennedy and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Dog Friday

In 1995, John F. Kennedy purchased a Canaan dog named Friday. Above, the lawyer and his wife Carolyn are seen walking the black and white puppy in New York in 1997. JFK also had a German Shepherd in the 90s.

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