Michigan Dogman
Also known as: Dogman, Beast of Michigan, Dog Man
An upright canine terror first reported in 1887, stalking Michigan's north woods ever since.
1887
Wexford County, Michigan, USA
6-7 ft tall (bipedal)
Aggressive, territorial
Unconfirmed
The Lore
The Michigan Dogman is a bipedal canine creature first reported near Wexford County in 1887. It stands roughly seven feet tall with the body of a man and the head of a dog. Sightings seem to cluster in ten-year cycles ending in years that end in seven. A 1987 radio hoax by DJ Steve Cook inadvertently triggered a wave of seemingly sincere reports from across the state.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Notable Witnesses
- Steve Cook (compiled reports)
Media Appearances
- The Legend (1987 song)
- Dogman Encounters (podcast)
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