“The live mascot program is just one of the many facets of Fresno State that makes us so unique,” said President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. “Today, we celebrate our newest campus ambassador.”

Born June 22 in a litter of four puppies to parents Cersei and Athens, Victor E. Bulldog IV is the great nephew of current live mascot, Victor E. Bulldog III. He currently weighs 30 pounds and has a predicted adult weight of 50 to 55 pounds.

“This pup is well equipped to be our next mascot,” said Dr. Chris Dobbins, an alumnus and local veterinarian at Fresno Pet ER. “His overall health and demeanor are perfect for the job. Although he has big shoes to fill, his love of people, fearlessness and energetic attitude are setting him up for success.”

“It’s exciting to be able to celebrate the live mascot legacy as a community,” said Jacqui Glasener, executive director and live mascot caretaker for the Fresno State Alumni Association. “As the only CSU campus with a live mascot, we are distinguished among our peers for the Bulldog spirit we bring to 300,000 alumni worldwide.”

Fans can continue to follow Victor E. Bulldog III as he crosses the finish line on his #VictorELap retirement tour via Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Both Victor E. Bulldog III and Victor E. Bulldog IV will work together into spring 2023, when a changing of the collar ceremony will officially induct Victor E. Bulldog IV as Fresno State’s acting mascot.

Visit Fresno State News to read more about the history of the live mascot.