Barghests & other big Black Dogs

Barghests & other big Black Dogs —

Barhest: name often given in the North of England, especially in Yorkshire, to a legendary monstrous black dog with fiery eyes, huge teeth and claws.A famous Barghest was said to live near Darlington who was said to take the form of a headless man (who would vanish in flames), a headless lady, a white cat, a dog, rabbit and black dog. ~ more:  Barghest - Wikipedia — Found in: Jane True series, October Daye series, and Iron Druid Chronicles.

Temple Dog or Foo Dog: Tibetan Temple Dogs is the scion of a celestial being called a Foo Dog and mortal canine. They are mostly sentinels. They keep an eye for dark spirits or dark energy, guard the people or places they’re supposed to and alert to dangers present. They are intelligent, very loyal, tough. — found in: Dresden Files series