Lion dog (disambiguation) explained

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

• Foo Dog (disambiguation)
• 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