Cryptid Research (Dobhar-Chú)

Dobhar chú is the water dog cryptid. Described as half dog and half fish or even the king otter. The origin comes from the folklore of Ireland. Supposedly the name Dobhar chú has its origins in other Celtic languages.
It is said that the cause of her death was engraved in her headstone as “Killed by Chobhar-Chú”.

The first ever appearing of such a legend was in the 17^th century, where in the county of Leitrim this cryptid was said to attack and kill a local woman.

This Cryptid is often depicted as a stretched dog like figure with body and legs like the ones of a dog, long and strong tail and depth of rib.

I will showcase below various artists representations of the cryptid.