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