Favorite Famous Collegiate Dog Mascots 

Sports are a big part of life, and they spark a ton of interest among many people! What is your opinion of a good mascot? We believe that the best mascots have been dogs! We want to share our favorite famous collegiate dog mascots that make sporting events even more exciting!

Uga Montage – University of Georgia – Who doesn’t love a bulldog mascot? Uga is the official live mascot of the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

Jonathan the Husky – University of Connecticut – Jonathan is the mascot of UConn. He was named in honor of Jonathan Trumbull, the last colonial and first state Governor of Connecticut.

Butler Blue – Butler University – Butler Blue is a 65-pound, apple-loving, AKC-registered, 100-percent loyal English bulldog.

Handsome Dan – Yale University – In addition to a person wearing a costume, the position is filled by an actual bulldog, the honor (and the title “Handsome Dan”) being transferred to another upon death or retirement.

Reveille – Texas A&M – Students from Texas A&M adopted the very first Reveille in 1931, and they have been using a collie as their mascot since the second Reveille, which became the official mascot in 1952.

Did your favorite dog mascot not make the list? No need to worry! Many more dog mascots around the globe truly do pump up the fans in the stands. Do your research and see what kind of doggie mascots you can discover!