Bully XXI Named "Jak"

[TheRef]

The official announcement will be done before the Spring Game at Davis Wade. The "Handing of the Harness" from Champ to Jak.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCe3Q82WEAAGcSA.jpg:large

[godlluB]

The story of his name is really cool. His registered name is "Cristil's Golden Prince".

http://www.msstate.edu/web/media/detail.php?id=7178

[Political Hack]

that's a good looking bulldog.

[TheRef]

Jak's first time at Scott Field with Champ

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCfFtprW8AAUwCl.jpg:large

[mparkerfd20]

Good looking pup although I much prefer Champs coloring.

[rbdog82]

Good looking pup although I much prefer Champs coloring.

^^ This. I prefer fawn versus red fawn personally. Probably why our bully is fawn. That said; Jak is a good looking pup.

[TheRef]

^^ This. I prefer fawn versus red fawn personally. Probably why our bully is fawn. That said; Jak is a good looking pup.

Only 6 months old too....young pup.

[Rayburn8]

Hey why do we replace the bully every few years? Doesn't UGA have theirs run its full life as the mascot?

[smootness]

Hey why do we replace the bully every few years? Doesn't UGA have theirs run its full life as the mascot?

Yeah, but that 'full life' only ends up being a couple years anyway.

My guess is that the decision is similar to the way both breed. UGA - concerned only w/ the look of the mascot. They inbreed, and the dogs are unhealthy and die young.

We don't replace them every few years, though. This will only be the third since 2001.

[TheRef]

Yeah, but that 'full life' only ends up being a couple years anyway.

My guess is that the decision is similar to the way both breed. UGA - concerned only w/ the look of the mascot. They inbreed, and the dogs are unhealthy and die young.

We don't replace them every few years, though. This will only be the third since 2001.

He has been serving since 2009. 6 years of being a mascot, and he will be turning 10 later this year. He deserves a chance to be a regular dog. Jak is taking over at 6 months, and will likely serve for 6-8 years before his son will take over.

[smootness]

UGA VII - didn't last two full seasons
UGA VIII - didn't last one full season
UGA IX - has been around since 2009, congrats to them

Even their longer-serving bulldogs only serve 8-9 years, which means that's how long they live. Ours may serve shorter terms generally, but they live much longer.

[AFDawg]

Jak seems to have a longer snout. I wonder if that's intentional given the breathing problems common to Bulldogs.

[ScoobaDawg]

Jak seems to have a longer snout. I wonder if that's intentional given the breathing problems common to Bulldogs.

Just the angle i think...

And I loved TaTonka Golds coloring the most of the 3.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/98/f0/cd/98f0cdbf8e906a1d3d50bcb250d7533c.jpg

[mstatefan91]

That's a good looking bulldog. Looks more old school

http://images.clipartpanda.com/bulldog-mascot-basketball-guja9j41iaenkramphbih8x7r.gif

[Bothrops]

He has been serving since 2009. 6 years of being a mascot, and he will be turning 10 later this year. He deserves a chance to be a regular dog. Jak is taking over at 6 months, and will likely serve for 6-8 years before his son will take over.

That's impressive given that English bulldogs have an average lifespan of about 7 years.

[DawgInMemphis]

Amazing dogs. Jak looks a good bit like mine.

[BulldogBear]

Both dogs' coloring is a bit subdued in the image contained in the link. Is Jak going to be a little "redder?"

[TheRef]

Both dogs' coloring is a bit subdued in the image contained in the link. Is Jak going to be a little "redder?"

From today's press release


"Jak is mostly a red fawn pup; he has more red fawn than his father Champ," Pritchard said. "He's learning to sit and stay, and he's also training for noise and crowds and being around people and children."

[rbdog82]

We should be happy that our vet school is first class. Bulldogs have paid for many a vet vacation, home remodel, etc. Mine has a daily pill regimen that rivals my 75 year old in-laws.