Dubs is the official live mascot of the University of Washington. Since Dubs I's introduction in February 2009,[1] every Dubs has led the football team onto the field during home games.

Dubs
Dubs II as a puppy
UniversityUniversity of Washington
ConferenceBig Ten
DescriptionAlaskan Malamute
First seen2009

Background

Dubs is the 14th official live mascot of the University of Washington. He is an Alaskan Malamute from Snohomish, Washington.[2] Unlike other animal mascots, like the University of Georgia's Uga bulldog, each Dubs is from a separate family tree and is not related in order to prevent inbreeding.[3][4]

Genealogy of Dubs namesakes

  • Dubs I (2009–18) – Started the Dubs mascot line. An Alaskan Malamute from Burlington, Washington. In late September 2008, the University of Washington announced an initiative to search for an appropriate name for its live mascot. A contest was launched online and fans were asked to submit their favorite name for the live Husky dog. More than 1,400 different nominations were received and a committee that consisted of campus and community representatives narrowed the field to a reasonable list of finalists. More than 20,000 votes were received in two rounds of online, with Dubs emerging victorious.[5] In Fall 2018, UW Athletics hosted a “Passing of the Collar” ceremony where UW President Ana Mari Cauce removed the collar from Dubs I and placed it on Dubs II, signifying the official retirement of Dubs I.
  • Dubs II (2018 – present) – Began training alongside Dubs I during the Fall of 2018, he currently resides in Sammamish, Washington.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Washington Huskies". Washington Huskies. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  2. ↑ "Washington Huskies". Washington Huskies. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  3. ↑ "Dedicated to the UW's top dawg". Story Central. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  4. ↑ "General - Monday, March 5 - Dubs". gohuskies.com. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  5. ↑ "Washington Huskies". Washington Huskies. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
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