11 Photos of the Kennedy Family with Some of Their Dogs Over the Years

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

The Kennedy clan is a family of dog lovers.

In a tribute to his beloved mother Ethel Kennedy who died on Oct. 10, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that she owned a lot of dogs in her lifetime — 16 of which were all Irish setters named Rusty.

Ethel was hardly the only family member who had an affection for canines, however. In fact, her brother-in-law, John F. Kennedy and wife Jackie Kennedy as well as several other family members often kept close to their four-legged pals — taking them on campaign trails, including them in family portraits, etc.

Below, check out these 11 photos of members of the Kennedy family with their beloved dogs throughout the years.

Joseph P. and Rose Kennedy

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

Caroline Kennedy's Dog, Charlie

Sometime in the early '60s, President John F. Kennedy and wife Jackie Kennedy got their daughter Caroline a Welsh terrier named Charlie. Above, young Caroline is pictured trying to wrangle the pup after it got loose.

President Kennedy and Charlie

Charlie was clearly a runner. President Kennedy chases after his daughter's little pup in this classic shot from 1963.

John F. Kennedy Jr. with Charlie

Skittish as he may have been, Charlie managed to stay put for this snap 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 a mere indicator of how deep her love for canines ran. Above, two of her sons — Max and David — are pictured hanging out with their family dog, Blarney who's of a different breed.

John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Spaniel, Shannon

A 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 as the two were on the 1968 campaign trail.

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 in life, Caroline Kennedy adopted another dog named Chester.

Jack Schlossberg with Chester

Caroline's son Jack Schlossberg immediately took to the dog, affectionately calling him his "little puppy brother." Jack was also the one who named the sweet boy, telling PEOPLE the dog "looks exactly 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 attorney and his wife Carolyn were seen walking the black and white pup while in New York in 1997. JFK also had a German shepherd in the '90s.

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