| The Doyarchu is known in a variety of names such as | | | | dogs but very typical of an aquatic mammal, the paws |
| the dobhar-chu or the anchu. It is also referred to by | | | | of this beast are significantly big for its body. As for its |
| many as the "water dog" or the "Irish crocodile." Based | | | | head, it is sleek and it is akin to that of an otter. |
| on the number of sightings, the Doyarchus inhabit Achill | | | | However, it has a surprisingly elongated neck with an |
| Island in the western coast of Ireland. However, some | | | | equally long tail witha tuft at the end. |
| sightings of the Doyarchu have been reported in the | | | | Reports of the Doyarchu stated that the beasts are |
| Sraheens Lough Lake as well. Some theorists say that | | | | highly violent to humans and dogs. Often in pairs, the |
| the beast might be a baby Loch ness Monster or an | | | | Doyarchu's usual attack technique is that one of them |
| unknown species of seals. | | | | attacks the prey and drags in into the water while the |
| Basically, the Doyarchu is described as a creature that | | | | other hides and appears only when his mate is in |
| lurks in the waters, appears to be as big as a | | | | danger. |
| crocodile, but has a body akin to a mixed breed of a | | | | Doyarchu can be extremely aggressive and vicious |
| dog and an otter. Witnesses of this creature often | | | | especially if their mate gets killed or wounded. This |
| state that the beast is covered with fur that is as | | | | monogamous bond has been proven by witnesses of |
| black as the night. They say that the fur is very tightly | | | | the beast. According to one of the stories of the local |
| attached to its body that at times, its skin appears to | | | | people, a Doyarchu has been reported to go after the |
| be smooth and slimy with no fur at all. However, | | | | men who killed its partner for twenty miles, even if a |
| according to a number of testimonials, the Doyarchu | | | | pursuit on land was disadvantageous for it. |
| that they saw had patches of white on them, and | | | | There is a website that describes the Doyarchu and |
| most noticeable was that large patch of white in the | | | | numerous other creatures of Cryptozoology in detail, |
| middle of its upper torso. Another Doyarchu was then | | | | this website is called: Unknown Creatures and it may |
| observed to be white but it had black spots on the tips | | | | be found at this URL: |
| of its ear, along with a larger patch of black at the | | | | You may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter or |
| middle of its back. | | | | on your web site as long as it is reprinted in its entirety |
| According to the witnesses, the rear legs of the beast | | | | and without modification except for formatting needs |
| are bigger than its forequarters. However, unlike most | | | | or grammar corrections. |