dogman
/ˈdɔɡˌmæn/Definitions
1. noun
a mythical creature said to be a hybrid of a dog and a human, often associated with Bigfoot or the Sasquatch legend
“The hikers claimed to have seen a dogman in the woods, but the local authorities remained skeptical.”
2. noun
a person who has a strong affinity with dogs, often a dog trainer or handler
“She was a renowned dogman and had worked with numerous police departments to train their K9 units.”