College dog mascots

Thursday March 31st, 2011

No doubt about it, Americans love their collegiate sports teams--and behind each loyally-followed club is a beloved mascot. In most cases, this is really just a dangerously caffeinated yell leader dressed in costume. But some, like the University of Georgia, use a real live animal (in their case, Uga) who's there on the sidelines along with the players and coach. So how many college dog mascots are there in Division 1 athletics? The Bulldog is far and away the most popular, but we found a few surprises in the mix. No sign of any professional sports teams with dogs as their mascots. Yet.

Butler Bulldogs

Drake Bulldogs

Fresno State Bulldogs

Georgetown University Hoyas

University of Georgia Bulldogs

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Yale Bulldogs

Southern Illinois Salukis

Boston University Terriers

Honorable Mention (but not Division 1)

University at Albany Great Danes

John Jay College Bloodhounds

University of Indianapolis Greyhounds

Did we miss any? Post a comment and add to our list. And while you're at it, don't forget to check out our list of great sporty dog names.

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	Siena College Saints are Saint Bernards University at Albany Great Danes 6 months ago by Anonymous
	nc state - even though they are the wolfpack they have dog mascots 10 months ago by Anonymous
	Siena College Saints- their mascot is a Saint Bernard 10 months ago by Anonymous
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