Michigan Dogman
A seven-foot bipedal creature with the body of a man and head of a dog has been reported in Michigan's forests for over a century. Sightings peaked after a 1987 radio song brought the legend to attention.
Michigan Dogman
In the forests of northern Michigan, people have reported encounters with a creature standing seven feet tall, with the body of a man and the head of a dog. The Michigan Dogman has been sighted since 1887 and came to widespread attention after a 1987 radio song.
The Legend
The 1887 Sighting
Two lumberjacks in Wexford County saw a creature with a man’s body and dog’s head walking on two legs. They fled in terror.
The Song
In 1987, radio DJ Steve Cook recorded “The Legend” as an April Fools’ joke. The station was flooded with calls from people reporting genuine encounters—some predating the song by decades.
Reported Encounters
Witnesses describe:
- 6-7 feet tall standing upright
- Blue or amber reflective eyes
- Canine head with pointed ears
- Can run on two or four legs
- A terrifying howl
The Ten-Year Cycle
Sightings reportedly peak in years ending in 7: 1887, 1937, 1987, 2017.
The Gable Film
In 2007, footage surfaced allegedly showing a Dogman attack. It was revealed as a hoax in 2010—but demonstrated how real the phenomenon felt to believers.
In northern Michigan, something walks through the forest on two legs. Seven feet tall, with the head of a dog. A joke song brought the legend to light, but the reports were real.