Southern Illinois Salukis
A maroon and white side view of a dog’s head below an initials “SIU” in maroon.
Salukis Alternate Logo
The Southern Illinois Salukis are a proud NCAA Division I program, and their logo has gone through many iterations over the years. The current version of the Saluki logo features a red dog with an orange eye patch and white horns, set against an orange background. But it wasn't always this way!
The original SIU mascot was adopted in 1948 when they were known as the Maroons. It featured a maroon-colored hound wearing an old-fashioned football helmet—a symbol that lasted until 1967 when the school changed its name to "Salukis". This new identity brought about several changes to their visual identity, including introducing two alternate logos: one featuring just a stylized letter “S” within a circle; and another featuring three circles connected by lines forming what looks like three stars or snowflakes surrounding an “S” inside of them.
These designs were used for various purposes throughout most of SIU's history up until 2009 when they unveiled yet another redesign which included changing colors from maroon/red to black/orange as well as adding more detail such as claws on each paw and fur around its neckline - creating what we now know today – our beloved Saluki!
Over time there have been some minor tweaks made but overall these two versions remain very consistent in representing both past & present generations at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). With so much pride behind this iconic image it is no wonder why fans continue showing support year after year - Go Dawgs!!
Southern Illinois Salukis
2019 - Present
A maroon and white side view of a dog's head below a wordmark "SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS" in maroon.
Southern Illinois Salukis
2001 - 2018
Running white salukis dog.
Southern Illinois Salukis
2001 - 2018
A black salukis dog's head.
Southern Illinois Salukis
2001 - 2018
Black long haired salukis dog's head.
Southern Illinois Salukis
2001 - 2018
Running white salukis dog with wordmark "SOUTHERN ILLINOIS" in white with black trim on a red background and "SALUKIS" in white with red trim.
Southern Illinois Salukis
1981 - 2000
Wordmark "Salukis" in red with two red lines above and below attached to a red salukis.
Southern Illinois Salukis
1977 - 2000
Red initials "SIU" surrounded by a red circle.
Southern Illinois Salukis
1977 - 2000
White initials "SIU" inside a red circle.
Southern Illinois Salukis
1946 - 1963
A red letter "S" on a white background circle with black trim and two black wings.
Southern Illinois Salukis
2001 - 2018
A dog's paw print in red and white with black trim.
Southern Illinois Salukis
2001 - 2018
Initials "SIU" in red with black highlights with white and black trim.
Southern Illinois Salukis
1977 - 2000
A white with red highlights long eared dog's head on a white with red trim circle and wordmark "SALUKIS" in red.
Southern Illinois Salukis
1964 - 1976
Initials "SIU" in red with the letter "I" much larger in a white circle with black trim.