Of animals who have held political positions in America, dogs are the most common non-human politicians. Notable examples include Bosco Ramos of Sunol, Calif.; Duke, the Great Pyrenees of Cormorant Village, Mich.; and Max of Idyllwild, Calif., who was so popular in office that, upon his death, a second Golden Retriever was appointed in his place, dubbed Max II.
Despite their wildly successful caree…