why is the english bulldog the marine corps mascot
Military mascot U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler introduced the first Marine mascot, named "Pvt Jiggs," who lived at Marine Barracks, Quantico. He quickly rose in the ranks to Sergeant Major. He was the first in a series of bulldog mascots.
Virginia Cavaliers The Cavalier mascot represents a mounted swordsman, and there are crossed swords or sabres in the official logo. An unofficial moniker, the Wahoos, or 'Hoos for short, based on the university's rallying cry "Wah-hoo-wah!" is also commonly used.[12] Though originally only used by the student body, both terms—Wahoos and 'Hoos—have come into widespread usage with the local media as well.