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Field-guide style illustration of Dogman, a tall, bipedal canine humanoid with pointed ears, glowing pale eyes, muscular l...
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Case File #DOG-006

Dogman

Upright, canine-headed figure reported across wooded backroads, blending werewolf folklore with modern cryptid sightings.

Cynocephaly

LocationAppalachian mountains
RegionAppalachia

Case Sections

In Review

Dogman is commonly described as a tall, muscular figure walking on two legs with the head and hindquarters of a large dog or wolf. Ears are pointed, muzzle pronounced, and eyes often described as reflective amber or red. The torso looks disturbingly humanoid; the hands may be paws, clawed hands, or something in between depending on the witness. Fur color ranges from dark brown to black, with some reports of mottled or brindle patterns.

Declassified Briefings

Witness Accounts

In Review
Witness: K. Sanders, delivery driver
Date: June 2015
Location: Gravel road through managed forest, eastern Kentucky

“I was driving about 35 on that long gravel straightaway when I saw movement in the ditch to my right. Thought it was a deer coming out, so I tensed up. Instead, something stood up out of the ditch. On two legs. It had a dog’s head, plain as day. Long snout, pointed ears. Fur was dark, kind of shaggy on the shoulders. It stepped up out of the ditch and started running beside the truck. I checked the speedometer. Still at 35. It was keeping up, easy. I could see its arms pumping like a person’s, hands or paws swinging at its sides. It turned its head and looked straight at me. Eyes caught my headlights, glowing amber. After maybe ten seconds, it veered back into the trees and vanished. I didn’t take that route at night again.”

Form No. ACD-47B
Rev. 08/1972
Internal
File Copy
Appalachian Cryptid Division
Department of Unexplained Phenomena
Internal Memorandum
To:Field Research Division
From:Regional Director
Date:[CLASSIFIED]
Re:Dogman - Case DOG-006
Dogman is classified as a large bipedal canid with high situational awareness and deliberate intimidation behavior. It stalks. It parallels. It watches from elevated ground. Encounters suggest the creature actively assesses human response before disengaging. Most sightings involve aggressive posturing rather than direct attack: bared teeth, growling, forward movement followed by retreat. The creature appears to test boundaries. It steps closer, watches the reaction, then makes a decision. That calculation is what elevates the threat level. Diet is opportunistic: deer, feral hogs, small game, roadkill, livestock. Evidence suggests a preference for easy kills and already-injured animals. Outdoor pets disappear in areas with active Dogman reports. Dumpsters and trash sites near forest edges show signs of rummaging. Field guidance: do not engage. Do not pursue tracks alone. If encountered, maintain distance, avoid eye contact, and leave the area without running. Do not turn your back until you have clear separation. Any report involving Dogman near residences, campgrounds, or school bus routes should be logged with elevated priority and forwarded immediately. The creature's comfort level near humans is the concern. It doesn't flee on sight. It evaluates. That's not prey behavior. That's something else.
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