Snoopy Asks: Which Peanuts Character Should be President?

During an election year the public's attention turns to 'elephants' and 'donkeys.' While we may not always see eye to eye, dog-loving Democrats and Republicans alike can agree on their shared fondness for 'party' animals thanks to two exhibits at The Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, California.

Snoopy Presents: Lucky Dogs and Presidential Pets

On display in the museum's upstairs changing gallery through February 19, 2017, Snoopy Presents: Lucky Dogs and Presidential Pets highlights both faithful First Fidos in history and other animals who have called The White House home (including a raccoon and an alligator!)

On loan from various presidential libraries, among the plethora of pet-related items visitors will spot several objects which belonged to the canine companions of former Commanders-in-Chief including:

• a collar and leash worn by Fala, FDR's beloved Scottish Terrier


• a painting of Rex, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with Ronald and Nancy Reagan


• a sweater presented by the coach of the NHL team the Detroit Redwings for Bill and Hillary Clinton's dog, Buddy

Mr. Schulz Goes to Washington

While the tone of the current race for the White House has vexed many voters, a visit to the museum's downstairs gallery will turn frowns upside-down in the way that only the Peanuts gang can.

At the Mr. Schulz Goes to Washington exhibit, on display through January 22, 2017, Charlie Brown buffs can :

• check out the panels of vintage presidential-themed Peanuts comic strips


• see souvenirs ranging from banners to bumper stickers of Snoopy and his friends trying to win votes in past and present presidential elections


• read missives mailed to the comic strip illustrator from presidential Peanuts fans


• compose a postcard for the next POTUS


• cast a vote for the Peanuts character best suited to be a President of the United States

Open every day but Tuesday, The Charles M. Schulz Museum is located at 2301 Hardies Lane in Santa Rosa, California.

For more information:

• visit http://schulzmuseum.org

Related Pages:

• How much do you know about All the President's Dogs? Take our Dogs in Politics Day quiz!


• Snoopy sculptures in Santa Rosa, California

Photo Credit: Charles M. Schulz Museum