Meet Butler Blue IV: Our 65-pound, apple-loving, AKC registered, 100-percent-loyal English bulldog mascot. Patrolling the sidelines of Hinkle Fieldhouse since January 2020 (and given free leash, er, rein, just about everywhere else on campus), you’re bound to run into Blue on his rounds real soon.

Now an recognized AKC Canine Good Citizen, Blue III has assumed the primary role of official mascot for Butler University. Like his predecessor, Blue III also lives with Michael Kaltenmark ’02, director of Web marketing, and his wife Tiffany.

Jan 22, 2020 · Sixteen years ago, her love of Butler and bulldogs led her to strike up a conversation with Kaltenmark, and she has been bringing pre-game treats for Butler’s live mascots ever since.

Mar 27, 2004 · Butler Blue II (Nickname: Blue) was the second in a young lineage of English Bulldogs bred by Frank and Jeane King of Kong King Kennels in Lizton, Ind., which have served as the mascot of Butler University since 2000.

Home of Butler Blue Butler University has a long tradition of live mascots. While we appreciate our storied past, we think it’s safe to say that we are the greatest. Seriously, look at that bully! You can’t argue with that smile! Take a minute to browse around and get to know America’s favorite English Bulldog.

Originally known as the “Butler Bulldog,” and now “Hink,” University records indicate that the first Bulldog mascot costume appeared at a football game in 1922 and was worn by a female student.

Butler Blue I (Nickname: Blue) is the first in a young lineage of English Bulldogs bred by Frank and Jeane King of Kong King Kennels in Lizton, Indiana, which have served as the mascot of Butler University since 2000.

The Butler Bulldog Memorial will honor Butler’s live mascots, hold the remains of these beloved bulldog companions, and pay homage to the unofficial mascots that came before them.

By default, Shimmy was the first “Butler Bulldog” mascot at Butler in 1919 thanks to his timely appearance in the Butler Collegian office on that fortuitous fall day.

Butler Blue I (Nickname: Blue) is the first in a young lineage of English Bulldogs bred by Frank and Jeane King of Kong King Kennels in Lizton, Ind., which have served as the mascot of Butler University since 2000.