狛犬（Guardian dog）
Foo (Guardian dog)
When you're facing a pair of foo dogs,
the most auspicious placement according to feng shui is with the female
(with cub) on the left, and the male (with ball) on the right. And if
you have a pair, displaying them together rather than in different rooms
is the way to go.
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. In Japan they are called komainu 狛犬 こまいぬ , and in Okinawa they are shīsā.Sep 11, 2014
The Pekingese (also known as the Lion Dog, Peking Lion Dog, Pelchie Dog, or Peke) is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. They are called Lion Dogs due to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions (the Shih Tzu is also known as a Lion Dog in Chinese).
Pekingese - Wikipedia
The lion dance has been part of the Chinese culture for thousands of years and is performed on auspicious occasions such as weddings, store openings, and various festivals and celebrations. The lion, a symbol of power, wisdom, and good fortune, chases away evil spirits and brings hapiness, longevity, and good luck.
The Pekingese
is a well-balanced, compact dog of Chinese origin with a heavy front
and lighter hindquarters. Its temperament is one of directness,
independence and individuality. Its image is lionlike, implying courage,
dignity, boldness and self-esteem rather than daintiness or delicacy.Oct 29, 2014
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