 Every state in the US has its own cryptozoological creature. For Michigan, our creature is the Dogman. It was first reported in 1887 in Wexford County. The creature was described as a seven-foot tall bipedal canine-like animal with a man's torso, the head of a wolf, and terrifying howl.
The tale really gained traction in the twentieth century. A disc jockey named Steve Cook played the song "The Legend" as an April Fool's day joke in 1987. After the song air, reports of sightings poured into the station. According to author Linda S. Godfrey the area around Kalamazoo and the Manistee National Forest are hotspots. (My sister lives by Kalamazoo. I better tell her to watch out!) Ever since, people from all over Michigan have reported seeing dogmen. Except me. I can say I have yet to see a dogman or dogboy. I didn't even know it was a thing most of my life. Of course, now that I'm aware of it, and being from Michigan myself, I really want to write a story featuring the dogman. What cryptozoological creatures does your state have? Ever seen one? Bigfoot maybe? He likes to hog the limelight.
7 Comments
8/12/2019 23:05:05
Ooh, the dogman sounds fascinating. Can see why you'd want to feature this lore in one of your stories! 8/13/2019 07:40:04
California joins the Northwest with Bigfoot. I thought that was only for the northern forests, but recently saw a statue of Bigfoot in a town down near San Diego, so I guess there’s a desert version, too :)
elizbath seckman
8/15/2019 10:32:13
Does the Mothman count? 8/15/2019 16:23:25
I don't know if NY has it's own, but I'd be terrified if the Dogman looks anything like that picture. Yikes! I wouldn't mind running into a jackalope. They're just darn cute.
stephen Tremp
8/15/2019 21:25:12
Hello I was born and raised in the great state of Michigan (Go Spartans!) and I have never heard of dogmen. Interesting concept though. Like a spin-off of werewolves. Leave a Reply. |
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