When U.S. presidents receive gifts, the items are acknowledged, then packed away in a government warehouse to await the opening of his future library.

It’s been the fate of many pairs of cowboy boots and hats, expensive rugs, glinting crystal and silverware, jewelry, fine fabrics, works of art and other items–all given to President George W. Bush by foreign dignitaries since he took office nearly six years ago.

He received the most unusual gift from Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov.

In addition to a Bulgarian edition of the 2002 book “The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush,” Parvanov gave his American counterpart a living, barking, 2-month-old Bulgarian Goran shepherd pup named Balkan of Gorannadraganov