UConn presents newest Siberian husky mascot Jonathan XV

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University of Connecticut officials welcomed a new celebrity on Wednesday, and they say he's a very good boy.

Jonathan XV is a 2-month old Siberian husky who will take over as the official UConn Husky mascot this fall.

University of Connecticut President Radenka Maric, right, pets Jonathan XV, a 2-month old Siberian husky who will take over as the official UConn Husky mascot this fall, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Storrs, Conn.  (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)

The puppy was born in Ontario, Canada, on April 19 as part of a litter of six puppies and arrived on campus on June 17, school spokeswoman Stephanie Reitz said. He was presented Wednesday morning to the school's board of trustees.

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The 12-pound (5.4-kilogram) puppy is living with the same host family as UConn's current mascot, Jonathan XIV, and being trained for his new duties, which include appearing at sporting and other on-campus events and doing social media promotions, Reitz said.

UConn students, from left, Jenna Epstein and Laura Centanni pose with UConn mascots Jonathan XIV and Jonathan XV outside the school's board of trustees on Wednesday June 28, 2023 U in Storrs, Conn.    (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)

"Jonathan XV is a really fast learner, and he's adorable," she said. "He does things like sits when his big brother sits and really looks up to him."

The two dogs will make joint appearances for the time being, with Jonathan XV taking over the mascot duties when the older dog retires in October, Reitz said.

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Jonathan XIV, who was born in Arkansas, is