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Shisa similar lion statues in the Ryukyu Islands; Nian to compare with a similar but horned (unicorn) mythical beast; Pixiu to compare with a similar but winged mythical beast; Haetae to compare with similar lion-like statues in Korea. Foo dog, dog breeds originating in China that resemble "Chinese guardian lions" and hence are also called Lion Dogs.
Chinese foo dog, foo lion, or guardian lion statues can often be seen in pairs guarding the entrance to a household, or as small figures within the interior of a room. Foo dogs are inspired by the majestic lion, but were often compared to the lion-like appearing dog breeds: Chow-Chow and Shih Tzu.
If you’ve been to Okinawa you’ve seen them just about everywhere. In fact you can see some variation on these creatures in China, Korea, Myanmar, Tibet, and other East Asian countries, or even at Chinese restaurants in the West. They are variously known in English as lions, dogs, lion dogs, Fu dogs or Foo dogs.
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The words fo and fu mean "Buddha" in Chinese, and foo dogs resemble two Chinese dog breeds associated with lions: the shih tzu ("lion dog") and the chow chow ("puffy lion dog"). Thus, we get foo + dog.
Guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions, are commonly referred to as "Foo Dogs" in the West. Statues of guardian lions which have traditionally stood in front of Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, Buddhist temples, and homes of the wealthy, are believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits.
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