Only seen on St. Patrick's Day, the Shamrock Hound is elusive and somewhat touchy. Often seen out the the corner of one's eye after a few green beers, the Shamrock Hound knows no geographical boundaries. It can be spotted just turning the corner behind your couch as well as running along in front of your car. Some have reported that it sat and chatted with them in the cab on the way home from the pub.
Shamrock Hounds should not be approached unless you are well lubricated. In fact, the chances of seeing one are unlikely otherwise. Should the creature become riled, watch out. They have violent tempers and may do some damage. However they can be rendered harmless by an offering of Guinness or Jameson's.
The Shamrock Hound has a larger, even more dangerous relative, an animal so large and fearless that one would be best advised to leave it completely alone. It is found only in Alaska, although there have been a few sightings in Vermont and by some partying Yoopers up in Michigan.
This larger cousin of the Shamrock Hound, while vegetarian, can be ornery and should not be approached with less than a full barrel of single malt whiskey.
I was fortunate to find one standing in my front yard today when I got home from playing music. You'll be glad to know that I was able to get into the house safely, as I had no whiskey available at all, at all.
