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Gazing up at this whimsical creature, one might wonder, “What exactly *is* a Texas Woofus?” Here at Fair Park in Dallas, the Texas Woofus proudly stands, a quirky testament to Texas livestock. This nine-foot-tall concrete chimera, a re-creation of the 1936 original by Lawrence Tenney Stevens, embodies the spirit of the Texas Centennial Exposition. The Texas Woofus sports a sheep’s head capped with longhorns. Its body is that of a pig, from which sprout the wings of a duck and the tail feathers of a turkey. A horse’s mane flows from its neck, and a blanket drapes over its back. It’s a truly unique sight. The original Texas Woofus met an unfortunate end, damaged in 1941 and subsequently vanishing. Rumors abound about its demise, with some believing it was destroyed by a Christian group who considered it too pagan. The current Woofus is a 1998 replica crafted by David Newton, thanks to the Friends of Fair Park and their “Woofus Dinner” fundraiser. They even have miniature replicas available for purchase, if you’d like a little Woofus of your own. So next time you’re at Fair Park, make sure to visit the Texas Woofus. This strange and wonderful sculpture offers a glimpse into Texas history and its unique blend of agriculture and mythology.

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