Dobhar-chu

Dobhar-chu is a creature of Irish folklore and a cryptid. Dobhar-chú is roughly translated into "water hound." Dobhar-chu resembles both a dog and an otter though sometimes is described as a half dog, half fish. Dobhar-chu lives in water and has fur with protective properties.











Many sightings have been documented down through the years. Most recently in 2003 Irish Artist Sean Corcoran and his wife claim to have witnessed a Dobhar-Chú on Omey Island in Connemara, County Galway. In his description the large dark creature made a haunting screech, could swim fast and had orange flipper like feet.