All the times Bród and Síoda were the best dogs

We are so lucky that the President of Ireland’s dogs are not camera shy. Here are all of their best moments

Bród and Síoda have really made themselves at home at Áras an Uachtaráin.

This week Bród interrupted an International Women’s Day event in search of belly rubs — it’s not unlike Bród to command attention.  

the president of ireland’s dog out here stealing the show at an international women’s day event
(Cristin Proctor Rooney FB) pic.twitter.com/K8RKmMUiog

— Humor And Animals (@humorandanimals) March 7, 2020

Irish Times writer Miriam Lord accurately sums up the pair: “Síoda is quite a refined young lady compared with Bród, who is an attention-seeking male and cannot resist a stage or a camera opportunity. Two big softies, they love all the fuss and notice, but never wander far from Michael D’s side.”

Here are some other moments that Bród and Síoda melted our hearts:

When Kate Middleton gave Bród a much deserved belly rub

…and from Bród the Bernese Mountain Dog! #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/R89IrFAkTK

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 3, 2020

… And another belly rub for Bród from the Irish hockey team

They’re always ready for an impromptu photoshoot in Phoenix Park

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Thanks Guys ☺🐶🐶💚💚 #brodandsioda #brodhiggings #siodahiggins #madraíanuachtaráin #arasanuachtarain #michealdhiggins #presidenthiggins #Repost @discoverdublin (@get_repost) ・・・ One of the most liked photos of 2018 on @discoverdublin, Michael D Higgins who was reelected as president of Ireland for a second term this year. @michaeldhiggins2018 For your chance to be featured please follow @discoverdublin and use the #discoverdublin thanks! #dublin #ireland #europe #visit #travel #look #love #break #holiday #city #sky #wanderlust #adventure #explore #photography #sun #park #outdoors

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And even popped by to check in with our team during a photo shoot in the gardens

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When Síoda got into the festive spirit

When they made a compelling argument for Michael D’s reelection campaign

Basically you vote @MichaelDHiggins and you get seven more years of us. Hard choice? Níl. pic.twitter.com/w2LgHjPq1G

— Bród and Síoda (@BrodHiggins) October 17, 2018

And celebrated his win

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Congratulations again dad, we knew you could do it 💚💚💚💚💚🐾🐾 #michealdhiggins #presidenthiggins @michaeldhiggins2018 @presidentirl #brodhiggings #siodahiggins #brodandsioda #brodagussioda #uachtarannaheireann #presidentofireland #madraíanuachtaráin #firstdogsofireland #bernesemountaindog #bernesemountaindogsofinstagram

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