The Hairy Boguk occurs in two distinct subspecies, the Greater Hairy Boguk (Boguk caerulea hirsuta) and the Lesser Hairy Boguk (Boguk caerulea hirsuta minima,) the main distinguishing feature being a matter of size.

Description
Both varieties of Boguk are small and, as might be surmised from the common name, hairy. Their coat is a shade of blue commonly referred to as "Guide blue" and is dense, waterproof and windproof, helping these hardly little creatures survive all kinds of inclement terrain and activities such as campsites, hikes etc.. The Boguk's distinctive trefoil-shaped nose is an indication of its evolutionary path to the present form. Their most obvious characteristic is the way they keep leaping up and down, shooting one hand in the air, and displaying a total inability to say "No."

Diet
Boguks are omnivores and like the species most often associated with them, the Common Guide and the Voracious Brownie, will eat anything which doesn't move fast enough to get away. They are particularly fond of Camp Fry-Ups, Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows and S'mores although food of any type is always appreciated.

Habitat
The Boguk thrives in company and is rarely seen alone. Boguks prefer to be around humans, preferably female, and can become very tame, especially if the said female humans dress in blue or yellow.

Distribution
The Hairy Boguk, like the Collared Dove, is one of nature's success stories. From a single pair first reported in the UK in May 2001 they have spread across the Net and are now believed to have successfully bred in the USA, Canada and Australia. This rapid world-wide spread has been attributed in part to the custom of "sending a Boguk" via e-groups and lists.

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