Lion dog (disambiguation)

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Lion dogs are Chinese guardian lions, traditional Chinese architectural ornaments.

Lion dog may also refer to the following dog breeds:

  • Rhodesian Ridgeback, or African Lion Dog, bred for hunting lions
  • Leonberger, also known as the "Gentle Lion"
  • Löwchen, or Little Lion Dog, a small non-sporting dog
  • Maltese dog, or Maltese Lion Dog, a breed of companion dog originating in Malta
  • Shih Tzu or Chinese Lion Dog, a breed of dog in the toy group

See also

  • Komainu, Japanese statues resembling Chinese guardian lions
  • Shisa, Okinawan statues derived from Chinese guardian lions
  • Lhasa Apso, a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet
  • Chow Chow, a spitz-type of dog breed
  • Pekingese, a Chinese breed of companion dog whose origin story involves lion
  • Tibetan Terrier, a Tibetan breed of dog
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