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Devil Dog
The Devil Dog is a creature similar to the Chupacabra-perhaps the result of interbreeding with a large canine. They are most recognized for their stark white or dirty yellow fur, which is matted, filthy, and thick in the winter; in the spring, they shed their coats, trails of hair making them easier to follow. Tracks are very rare, as the beasts do not like to get wet-avoiding mud, rain, and water sources in general. Nevertheless, they leave three-toed prints that look like a combination of an ave’s and a canine’s. Those who have seen the creature compare them in appearance to wolves; they have been observed not only West Virginia, but also in Virginia and Kentucky. The canines are most actively reported in Logan County. Devil Dogs live in dense forests or remote, mountainous regions near running water, where plenty of game resides. The largest of these beasts have been estimated to be 300 lbs, but on average, they are thought to weigh near 150 lbs; the larger the dog is, the…