Fu Dog – Day 135

This cast iron Fu Dog Sculpture is from the 1950s’s by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog doesn’t worry? If it’s on a hill it’s suppose to be there – it doesn’t second guess the situation – we could learn a lot about ‘ just being in the moment’ from a Fu Dog!

Fu Dog – Day 134

These two stone Fu Dogs are over 1 foot in size, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know it takes two Fu Dogs to tango? These Fu Dogs look like they’re just waiting for the music to start and then watch out – they will amaze you with their style and skill and how fantastically in sync with each other they’ll be as they groove together!

Fu Dog – Day 133

This Fu Dog is on the lid of a Satsuma Jar

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Did you know that folklore has it that a Fu Dog secretes milk from its paws and the ball underfoot (supposedly of yarn) is a peasant attempt at capturing some of that magical elixir in the threads as the Fu Dog plays with the ball? This Fu Dog looks ready to play, and who knows, maybe the peasants will finally win one!

Fu Dog – Day 132

This 4cm 19th century mother of pearl Fu Dog is by an unknown artist.

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Did you know night terror never affects a Fu Dog? This one seems to have captured the sun in its yellow coat – I bet at night it glows with an inner warmth – hey, just like me!

Fu Dog – Day 131

This Fu Dog tattoo is purple!

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Did you know having a tattoo of a Fu Dog over your heart practically guarantees happiness? Medications may take away anxiety but they don’t do anything for heartaches - only a Fu Dog can fix a heartache!

Fu Dog – Day 130

This sterling silver Fu Dog is only 16mm tall, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that there are tiny Fu Dogs to watch after you? This one would protect even Prince Albert, I bet!

Fu Dog – Day 129

This Fu Dog is 6cm brass by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog is generous? This one will give you a ride, or let you ride it – depending on your point of view!

Fu Dog – Day 128

This 2.5x2.5 Fu Dog is a hinged box by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that  Fu Dogs will never let any harm come to your most cherished hopes and expectations? – So if something happens to damage one just open this Fu Dog box and there it is all fresh and beautiful and good as new!

Fu Dog – Day 127

This Fu Dog is carved by Andrew Jones.

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Did you know that there are some times you can touch a Fu Dog and sometimes you can’t? I understand the difference but it doesn’t make the times you can’t touch the Fu Dog any easier to bear – imagine the horror if your beloved Fu Dog pulls away from you! The above Fu Dog looks like it would be pleasing to touch and would relish your attention as the special, unique, one of a kind gift of love it is!

Fu Dog – Day 126

This Fu Dog is white jade, about 6x4, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that Fu Dogs that are carved quickly can look NeYoLithic? This one looks a little newer than that, more like a guardian for that Sumerian shape shifter Gozer, you know the one, Zuul the gatekeeper!

Fu Dog – Day 125

This stone Fu Dog is possibly in Naples, Florida, USA – by an unknown artist and of unknown size.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog can guard against trouble makers in any stance? This Fu Dog is ready to pounce and spin you right-round, baby, right-round!

Fu Dog – Day 124

This Fu Dog is of stone by an unknown artist at location.

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Did you know that stripes on a Fu Dog are lucky? This one probably has an Irish name, like Marty!

Fu Dog – Day 123

These bright yellow candle Fu Dogs are by unknown artist and date.

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Did you know that Fu Dogs can give guidance as well as protection? These two bright Fu Dogs really light my fire!

Fu Dog – Day 122

This Fu Dog bangle bracelet is by Heidi Daus was made in China.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog will never micturate on your carpet? This Fu Dog bangle doesn’t have a body so I guess it couldn’t even micturate on your wrist, much less your carpet – I like your style Fu Dog!

Fu Dog – Day 121

This Fu Dog is of unknown artist and location.

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Did you know a Fu Dog can sound an alert? This one is ready to ring the alarm if someone gets too near so don’t worry, your chinchilla coat is safe!

Fu Dog – Day 120

This 7.5” tall vase/urn is by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog statue has a lifespan? What better place to put its remains than a beautiful container with its picture on it!

Fu Dog – Day 119

This gilt bronze Fu Dog is 8cm x 13cm by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that gilt bronze Fu Dogs are heavy? I know, you know!

Fu Dog – Day 118

This Fu Dog is female, 52" Wide x 77" Deep x 99", by an unknown artist in an unknown location.

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Did you know tall Fu Dogs tend to be tall? Well, yeah!

Fu Dog – Day 117

This Fu Dog was carved by Gabriele Hiltl-Cohen

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Did you know that not all Fu Dogs are traditionally represented? This one has a unique interpretation!

Fu Dog – Day 116

These Fu Dogs are of unknown material, size, and artist.

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Did you know that sometimes the Fu Dog shows its tongue and sometimes it doesn’t? These little ones show both tendencies!

Fu Dog – Day 115

This stone Fu Dog photograph was taken by Steve Poon in 2001 while in Hangzhou China.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog normally has lion-like paws? This one seems to me to have uniquely dog-like paws!

Fu Dog – Day 114

This stone Fu Dog is located probably in China and is of unknown age and artist.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog can have a face that isn’t quite a lion and isn’t quite a dog? This one almost looks human!

Fu Dog – Day 113

This stone Fu Dog is probably in Cambodia; it is of unknown age and artist.

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Did you know that some Fu Dogs should see a dentist? This one looks to have a large under bite, like a bull dog!

Fu Dog – Day 112

This Fu Dog is of stone, of unknown artist and age. (I’m guessing it is a left and a right side views of the same Fu Dog.)

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Did you know that Fu Dogs always show off their best side? This one obviously has at least two best sides!

Fu Dog – Day 111

This plastic Fu Dog is Yoshida Akira in 2003.

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Did you know that a fully fed Fu Dog can take a while to digest? This one has been digesting since 2003!

Fu Dog – Day 110

This carved camphor wood Fu Dog is about 10 inches diameter by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that unpainted wood Fu Dog carvings are not the norm, in the wild? That’s right, painted Fu Dog carvings are standard – this one will let you paint it any way you want!! Score!

Fu Dog – Day 109

This is a jade female Fu Dog, about 11x4, of unknown artist.

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Did you know a Fu Dog will protect you even if you are not her cub? I respect that and give thanks!

Fu Dog – Day 108

This Fu Dog is of Indiana Limestone, 57 pounds, 19x8x8, by Out of Harms Way Studios.

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Did you know that rubbing a Fu Dog tongue is suppose to bring good luck? This one makes it easy – go ahead rub it!

Fu Dog – Day 107

This stone Fu Dog is in LuoYang China and is of unknown size and gender and artist.

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Did you know that red is one of the Fu Dog’s favorite colors? I think it is so!

Fu Dog – Day 106

This Fu Dog is by Coreen Cordova, a little over an inch.

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Did you know that tiny Fu Dogs, like this one, are great for guarding small spaces? I’d like this one protecting my small valuables!

Fu Dog – Day 105

This Fu Dog is by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that even a Fu Dog likes to get dressed up at the start of the new year? Well done Fu Dog, well done!