Fu Dogs Protection Symbol Meaning and Placement Guide 2021 — FengShuiTricks.com

The Chinese Imperial Lions are commonly referred to as the Fu Dogs, Shishi dog, shisha lion dogs, or Foo Dogs, especially in the Western countries.

However, these majestic characters half-dragon and half-lion are known by the name of ‘ Chinese Door Guardians Lion’ in the Chinese Asian countries where they are symbols of protection and power.

Chinese Guardian Lions Guide- Blue and green foo dogs

Fu Dogs or the Chinese lion statues can be often spotted at the entrance of C Chinese imperial palaces, imperial tombs, temples, etc.

The fu dog statue was traditionally placed in front of the homes of the rich signifying their family wealth and social status.

What Is The Meaning Of Fu Dog?

Dogs are the symbols of protection and power that are most commonly installed to ‘ guard’ the entranceways to buildings and homes. That is why Fu Dogs are also called “ Temple Lions “

These are, in fact, lions that are always placed in pairs and were conventionally seen in the form of granite Foo dogs, marble Fu dogs, concrete dogs, or some other decorative stone.