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This is a list of organizations that use the bulldog as a mascot. Because of its tenacity, the bulldog is a symbol of the United Kingdom and is a popular mascot for professional sports teams, universities, secondary schools , military institutions, and other organizations, including the following:
Handsome Dan XVIII was announced as mascot on November 17, 2016. He was born September 23, 2016, and came from a breeder in Maine, Jessica and Pete Seiders from Wicked Good Bulldogges. After generations of English Bulldog mascots the university went towards a healthier breed and closer replication of the original Handsome Dan.
Uga VI, the official live mascot of the Georgia Bulldogs from 1999–2008. The Uga mascots started in 1956, when Seiler brought a bulldog that was given to him as a wedding present, [2] by Frank Heard, at Georgia Bulldogs' first home game of the season.
The line of English bulldog mascots at Georgia dates to 1955 and is cared for by Charles Seiler and his family in Savannah, Georgia. English bulldogs typically live for eight to 12 years.
Hairy Dawg attends all Georgia Bulldogs football games and most home athletic events (including Georgia Bulldogs basketball, Georgia Lady Bulldogs basketball, Georgia Bulldogs baseball, Georgia Gym Dogs, tennis, volleyball, equestrian, and soccer). Forbes ranks Hairy Dawg No. 3 in their list of "America's Top 10 Sports Mascots". [1]
The first costumed mascot appeared at Mississippi State during the 1964–1965 school year. [18] By 1971, a more professional costume was created and the character was, like the live bulldog, called "Bully." Throughout the early 1970s, Bully was a white bulldog with a brindled patch around one of his eyes and a spiked collar around his neck. [19]
After witnessing the rise of Georgia football over the last decade, Uga X, the Georgia Bulldogs mascot, died in his sleep overnight. The 10-year-old dog, known as Que, became the program's mascot ...
Chesty is always an English bulldog. [5] [6] The current dog, Chesty XVI, is the 16th bulldog mascot of the Marine Corps. [7]He took over as mascot in May 2022. [2] Chesty's duties include attending drills and parades along with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and joining community events.