Jiggs II (September 22, 1925 – March 30, 1937), also known as Silent White Richard, was the second of a number of English Bulldogs to serve as mascots of the United States Marine Corps. He succeeded the original mascot, Jiggs, following that dog's death in 1927. A champion of the Westminster Dog Show, Jiggs II was a generally well-behaved dog with a sensitive disposition – a contrast to his disagreeable friend Private Pagett. He served as Marine Corps mascot for ten years and, after death, was buried with full military honors at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Jiggs II was whelped in Huntington, New York, as Silent White Richard, the son of the champion show dog Silent White Duke, his father described by the Boston Globe as "one of the best-blooded English Bulldogs in America".[2][3][a] He was almost entirely white with brindle markings on his face and tail.[3]
Jiggs II (foreground right) pictured with Smedley Butler, Bill, and Sergeant Thunder, in 1930.
The following year, he was presented to the United States Marine Corps by his owner, heavyweight boxing champion Gene Tunney – himself a former Marine – after Tunney learned of the death of Marine mascot Jiggs in January of that year.[4][5] He was formally accepted by the Marine Corps on March 27, 1927, and renamed Jiggs II.[3] At the time of his donation, Jiggs II was 17 months old, stood 15 inches (380 mm) high, and weighed 47 pounds (21 kg).[2][3]
Some months after Tunney donated Jiggs II, the dog was temporarily transferred back to the boxer to serve as mascot at his Chicago training camp before being returned to Marine service.[3]
In 1930, Jiggs II made another appearance at the Westminster Dog Show as a non-competing guest.[3] He was named by the show "Honorary Champion".[3]
Early in his military career, the Boston Globe described Jiggs II as "ferocious looking" but with a "mild manner and gentle disposition".[2] Writing in a 1937 issue of American Kennel Gazette, then retired Sergeant Major Clarance Proctor affirmed this description of Jiggs II.[3] Tunney himself described Jiggs II as "a very sensitive dog".[6] According to Tunney, marines responsible for Jiggs II were under orders "never to scold him".[6] Two early instances of bad behavior were, nonetheless, attributed to Jiggs II; on one occasion he bit an ice man, and on another occasion he chased a stenographer down the hallway of the State, War, and Navy Building.[6]
Jiggs II died in 1937 and was buried at Marine Corps Base Quantico with full military honors.[7][8]
^ abcd"Tunney Scans Service Record of Marine Mascot, Jiggs II". Miami News. March 4, 1928. Retrieved November 30, 2018.(subscription required)
^ ab"Marines Arrange Mascot's Funeral". Evening Sun. March 31, 1937. Retrieved November 30, 2018.(subscription required)
^"Favorite Mascots of U.S. Marines are Dogs". Wilmington Daily Press Journal. May 11, 1937. Retrieved November 30, 2018.(subscription required)
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Photo of Gene Tunney with Jiggs II
Undated photo of Jiggs II
Military offices
Preceded by
Jiggs I
Mascot of the U.S. Marine Corps 1927–1937
Succeeded by
Smedley
April 09, 2024
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Jiggs II September 22 1925 March 30 1937 also known as Silent White Richard was the second of a number of English Bulldogs to serve as mascots of the United States Marine Corps He succeeded the original mascot Jiggs following that dog s death in 1927 A champion of the Westminster Dog Show Jiggs II was a generally well behaved dog with a sensitive disposition a contrast to his disagreeable friend Private Pagett He served as Marine Corps mascot for ten years and after death was buried with full military honors at Marine Corps Base Quantico Jiggs IIJiggs II pictured in 1928Other name s Silent White RichardSpeciesCanis lupus familiarisBreedEnglish BulldogSexMaleBornSeptember 22 1925DiedMarch 30 1937Resting placeMarine Corps Base QuanticoNation fromUnited States of AmericaOccupationMascotEmployer United States Marine CorpsTitleSergeant Major from 1937 PredecessorJiggs ISuccessorSmedley 1 Parent s Silent White DukeWeight47 lb 21 kg Height15 in 38 cm AppearanceWhite with brindle markingsAwardsBlue Ribbon 1926 Westminster Dog Show Honorary Champion 1930 Westminster Dog Show Contents 1 Early life and family 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and family editJiggs II was whelped in Huntington New York as Silent White Richard the son of the champion show dog Silent White Duke his father described by the Boston Globe as one of the best blooded English Bulldogs in America 2 3 a He was almost entirely white with brindle markings on his face and tail 3 nbsp Jiggs II foreground right pictured with Smedley Butler Bill and Sergeant Thunder in 1930 Career editSilent White Richard won a blue ribbon at the 1926 Westminster Dog Show 3 The following year he was presented to the United States Marine Corps by his owner heavyweight boxing champion Gene Tunney himself a former Marine after Tunney learned of the death of Marine mascot Jiggs in January of that year 4 5 He was formally accepted by the Marine Corps on March 27 1927 and renamed Jiggs II 3 At the time of his donation Jiggs II was 17 months old stood 15 inches 380 mm high and weighed 47 pounds 21 kg 2 3 Some months after Tunney donated Jiggs II the dog was temporarily transferred back to the boxer to serve as mascot at his Chicago training camp before being returned to Marine service 3 In 1930 Jiggs II made another appearance at the Westminster Dog Show as a non competing guest 3 He was named by the show Honorary Champion 3 During his career Jiggs II was posted to Marine Barracks Washington Marine Corps Base Quantico and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island 6 Notionally enlisted as a private he was advanced to sergeant major in 1937 7 He briefly served alongside Private Pagett registered in pedigree under the name Pride of Field an English Bulldog donated by the Corps of Royal Marines to the U S Marine Corps in 1927 3 Private Pagett who was known to have an unpleasant disposition and was prone to biting and chasing died in 1928 due to heat exhaustion 3 Personal life editEarly in his military career the Boston Globe described Jiggs II as ferocious looking but with a mild manner and gentle disposition 2 Writing in a 1937 issue of American Kennel Gazette then retired Sergeant Major Clarance Proctor affirmed this description of Jiggs II 3 Tunney himself described Jiggs II as a very sensitive dog 6 According to Tunney marines responsible for Jiggs II were under orders never to scold him 6 Two early instances of bad behavior were nonetheless attributed to Jiggs II on one occasion he bit an ice man and on another occasion he chased a stenographer down the hallway of the State War and Navy Building 6 Jiggs II died in 1937 and was buried at Marine Corps Base Quantico with full military honors 7 8 See also editChesty XV List of individual dogsNotes edit Following death Silent White Duke s body was donated to the American Museum of Natural History 3 References edit Morrow Laurie Bogart 2012 The Giant Book of Dog Names Simon and Schuster p 219 ISBN 9781451666908 a b c Jiggs II is Having Pretty Soft Time with Marines Boston Globe April 9 1927 Retrieved November 30 2018 subscription required a b c d e f g h i j k l Proctor Clarance December 1 1934 Devil Dogs Have Always Owned Many Great Dogs as Mascots PDF American Kennel Gazette p 14 Jiggs Leatherneck May 1927 Retrieved November 30 2018 Maggitti Phil 2009 Bulldogs Barron s p 9 ISBN 978 0764196539 a b c d Tunney Scans Service Record of Marine Mascot Jiggs II Miami News March 4 1928 Retrieved November 30 2018 subscription required a b Marines Arrange Mascot s Funeral Evening Sun March 31 1937 Retrieved November 30 2018 subscription required Favorite Mascots of U S Marines are Dogs Wilmington Daily Press Journal May 11 1937 Retrieved November 30 2018 subscription required External links editPhoto of Gene Tunney with Jiggs II Undated photo of Jiggs IIMilitary officesPreceded byJiggs I Mascot of the U S Marine Corps1927 1937 Succeeded bySmedley Retrieved from https 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