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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.

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Foo dogs are inspired by the majestic lion, but were often compared to the lion-like appearing dog breeds: Chow-Chow and Shih Tzu. Foo dogs are meant to be guardians that ward off evil and ill fortune. Traditionally used as guardians of palaces and imperial households, the rank of the official to whom the statue guarded was discernable by the number of curls on the foo dog’s head. The lesser the rank, the fewer the curls.

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