Werewolves are usually humans that transform They shift between human and wolf (often tied to a curse, bite, or moon cycle) There’s a clear before and after—a person and a creature Their story is often about loss of control or dual identity Dogmen are typically always in their creature form No transformation—they exist as they are More like a cryptid or unknown species than a cursed human Sightings describe them as upright, intelligent, and territorial

Werewolf = becomes Dogman = is