Cadejo

El Cadejo is a creature from Central American folklore. They’re described as being as large as a cow with shaggy black or white hair and cloven hooves. Seeing a white Cadejo is thought to bring good fortune and protection during a dangerous journey. Some describe Cadejo as large shaggy black dogs with a white spot on their chest. They’re always sighted by burial grounds. If left alone then Cadejo typically just keep walking, but if bothered then they attack mercilessly. Seeing a black Cadejo is bad, and there are three different species of them. The first form of black Cadejo is thought to be a form of the devil himself. This form catches people and drags them to Hell instead of killing them. The second form of black Cadejo is simply a man-eating monstrous creature. The third form of black Cadejo is incredibly strong and terrifying, but it can be killed by well-armed individuals. They are always seen as omens of death no matter how encounters go.

Citations:

Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.