Jonathan XV Ascends the Throne

[HooperScooper]

10 months is kind of young, isn't it? Not even King Tut was that young.

Jonathan XV will officially take over as UConn's go-to Husky after months of preparation.

The 10-month-old Siberian Husky will take the reigns at a "Changing of the Collar" ceremony Sunday on Gampel Pavilion's center court during halftime of the men's basketball game.

'Changing of the Collar': Jonathan XV ready to take over as UConn's top Husky

Jonathan XV is officially UConn's go-to Husky whille Jonathan XIV will take an "emeritus" role as he approaches his 11th birthday this fall.

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With the 'Changing of the Collar,' Jonathan XV Becoming UConn’s Top Dog - UConn Today

The 10-month-old Siberian husky will officially take over as UConn’s mascot in a “Changing of the Collar” ceremony Sunday at halftime on Gampel Pavilion’s c ...

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[Huskyforlife]

Hope older brother is doing well? This does seem fast.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Jonathan XIV is my favorite Jonathan of all-time. His vibe is top-notch. Such a good boy.

 

[HooperScooper]

Hope older brother is doing well? This does seem fast.

For Jonathan XIV, retirement promises a slower pace as he eases into a quieter life as UConn’s elder statesdog.

He’ll still accompany Jonathan XV on daily walks, though, and along with attending many campus events — and, of course, going on ice cream dates with his special gal pal, K9 Tildy of the UConn Police Department.

“He’ll get to do all of the things he loves the most,” Centanni says. “He’ll enjoy watching his little brother take the reins on basketball games and other big, loud events – but don’t worry, he’ll still get plenty of excitement and playtime from his handlers and his family.”

 

[Inyatkin]

Does Syracuse do this when some new orange thing matures?

 

[Blue Blood]

Does Syracuse do this when some new orange thing matures?

Yes but it's more of an exorcism/alien emerging from the chest cavity type of event

 

[Jaydumo20]

Jonathan XIV is my favorite Jonathan of all-time. His vibe is top-notch. Such a good boy.

The bill murray final four picture with XIV is legend

 

[Vancat]

Does Syracuse do this when some new orange thing matures?

Boeheim used to do it when a green thing matured

 

[husky429]

Hope older brother is doing well? This does seem fast.

My old coach is a police dog trainer... those dogs can start working at 12 months if they're really good. So 10 months for a position that doesn't require eating people seems normal to me.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

I lobbied hard for a husky (to be named AJax) this past Christmas but my wife read one too many articles about how hard they are to deal with at times. Settled on a 7 month old German Shepherd pup…who’s 50lbs already.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

....smells like a coup....keeping my eye on Jonathan XV

 

[Hogoff]

I lobbied hard for a husky (to be named AJax) this past Christmas but my wife read one too many articles about how hard they are to deal with at times. Settled on a 7 month old German Shepherd pup…who’s 50lbs already.

Did you name the Shepherd AJax? My Pit-bull’s name is Kemba. I wanted a Husky too, but it’s cruel to own one in SC.

 

[Mister P]

 

[Mr. French]

I lobbied hard for a husky (to be named AJax) this past Christmas but my wife read one too many articles about how hard they are to deal with at times. Settled on a 7 month old German Shepherd pup…who’s 50lbs already.

I’m in the same boat, we’re dog-less currently. Would probably be named Calhoun or something.

 

[Poe]

I love that mean looking little husky … best of luck on your reign JXV

 

[AtlHusky]

Did you name the Shepherd AJax? My Pit-bull’s name is Kemba. I wanted a Husky too, but it’s cruel to own one in SC.

It's never cruel to rescue a Husky, anywhere!

 

[Hogoff]

It's never cruel to rescue a Husky, anywhere!

If we’re talking about rescues, sure. Anything would be better then leaving them in bad situation.

 

[Captbluefin]

A true changing of the guard. Magnificent animals.

 

[HuskyV]

It will be interesting to see Johnny Gwynn (#15) & Jonny XV together.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Did you name the Shepherd AJax? My Pit-bull’s name is Kemba. I wanted a Husky too, but it’s cruel to own one in SC.

I was outvoted there too. Lol.

 

[Austin316]

Does Syracuse do this when some new orange thing matures?

 

[jostar1]

 

[jostar1]

 

[FearThePups]

My old coach is a police dog trainer... those dogs can start working at 12 months if they're really good. So 10 months for a position that doesn't require eating people seems normal to me.

I hope he’s been trained to eat the other mascots.