Georgia mascot headed to Washington

SAVANNAH - A dog is the guest of honor at a University of Georgia reception this week in Washington. <br> <br> The school mascot, Uga VI, gets top billing for the reception for Georgia congressmen Tuesday - beating out the school&#39;s athletic director and football coach for the honor. <br> <br> A private jet will fly Uga VI to Washington with Athletic Director Vince Dooley and Football Coach Mark Richt. <br> <br> ``Uga is always first,&#39;&#39; Dooley said. ``I&#39;m used to it. I&#39;m just lucky to be that high on the list beneath Uga.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> The beloved white bulldog will be escorted by his owner, Savannah lawyer Sonny Seiler, who promised Uga will be wearing a brand-new football jersey. The dog has to look his best to rub furry elbows with high-powered Georgia grads like Republican Sen. Phil Gramm of Texas. <br> <br> ``That&#39;s pretty high cotton for a dog, isn&#39;t it?&#39;&#39; Seiler said. ``I don&#39;t know how we&#39;re going to get his spiked collar past all of that heightened security.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> The visit is Uga VI&#39;s first trip to Washington, but politics comes easy for the famed line of bulldogs. <br> <br> Former Georgia Sen. Sam Nunn once walked the mascot around Sanford Stadium during a campaign year and received a standing ovation. <br> <br> ``The cheers were more for the dog than for Sam, but he got a lot of mileage out of it,&#39;&#39; said owner Sonny Seiler. ``But you want to know the irony of it all? Sam Nunn went to Georgia Tech.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> A coffee table book chronicling the home life and travels of all the Uga mascots is due out in the fall. ``Damn Good Dogs,&#39;&#39; written partly by Seiler, will include a mention of Uga VI&#39;s upcoming trip to Washington.