Handsome Dan XIX
Appearances
Handsome Dan loves to make appearances and meet new people. You can view Handsome Dan’s public appearances calendar to see if he might be available for your event before you put in a request.
We are unavailable for events June 17 - June 27, 2024.
![Handsome Dan outside posing with a smiling student who has his arm around the bulldog.](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_320/public/2023-09/dan-appearance.jpg?itok=1TcCxRaT)
Handsome History
Do you know when the tradition of Handsome Dan began or how many mascots Yale has had over the years? Learn the answers to these questions and more about the celebrated bulldog.
![Handsome Dan with statue of Ben Franklin](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_320/public/2023-08/hd-bf-reading-2021_04_14_15-06-22_R5A_2580-1_0.jpg?itok=13AGim0P)
Handsome Swag
There is a lot of Yale merchandise to choose from to help you remember your visit to campus, including items showcasing our beloved mascot. And don’t forget to grab a free Handsome Dan sticker if you meet the bulldog in person.
![Handsome Dan with toy](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_320/public/2023-08/hd-chew-2021_09_22%20R5A_9414.jpg?itok=hGdv3tRf)
Follow Handsome Dan
Handsome Dan invites you to follow him on his social media channels.
![Illustration of happy Handsome Dan in front of Payne Whitney Gym](/sites/default/files/2023-09/Dan_PayneWhitneyGymnasium-2.jpg)