Fu Dog – Day 163

This sterling silver Fu Dog is made in China by an unknown artist – There are 3 Fu Dogs on this bracelet and the pattern behind the Fu Dogs is the flower of life pattern usually used on the ball a Fu Dog has underfoot.

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Did you know wearing three Fu Dog heads on your wrist superimposed on a background of the flower of life would make you a vibrant and lucky and trusted and magical and eternal and powerful and beautiful and wise and sought-after and influential force to be reckoned with? This bracelet says to me all those things!

Fu Dog – Day 162

This Fu Dog is by an unknown artist, of unknown size.

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Did you know that the abstract representation of a Fu Dog merely reinforces its power when you believe in it? If you’re not sure it’s a Fu Dog then you’re all alone – why be all alone when it’s so easy to reach out and be embraced what loves you!

Fu Dog – Day 161

This stone Fu Dog is outside the Mann Chinese theater  in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog is not afraid to face anything, close up or far away? Are you ready to face up - !

Fu Dog – Day 160

This Fu Dog is atop a Wang Bingrong jar, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that Fu Dogs like cookies? The one above is watching out that no one takes the ginger cookies – but if they like them so much why guard them; why not eat them and guard them in their belly – that seems to make the most sense to me, so, um, can I have a cookie, since you’re going to have some too?!

Fu Dogs – Day 159

This pair of Fu Dogs are about 2 inches by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that Fu Dogs love to play? These two came to the game with the same idea – let’s play ball buddy!

Fu Dog – Day 158

This Fu Dog is is 18k, about 2 inches and by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that precious elements make an expensive Fu Dog? Even still, the Fu Dog views you as most precious of all!

Fu Dog – Day 157

This pair of Fu Dogs are ceramic by artist Jeffry Mitchell done in 2005.

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Did you know that sharing intimate details with a loved one, even for Fu Dogs, shows you in a different light? These two Fu Dogs are so intimate they are barely recognizable, exposing all their quirks and unique views on life and love, all their world defining attitudes and beliefs, all their soul bared for each to see – and to cherish – as I do!

 

This artist Jeffry Mitchell has produced, through 2005-2007, other Fu Dog who are so unique I feared losing their images so have posted them below!

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Fu Dog – Day 156

This pair of ceramic Fu Dogs is by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that a pair of Fu Dogs sticks together? I think they just have one song in their heads - “Let’s hang on to what we got” – it’s on infinite loop (they tell everyone they like heavy metal and listen to it all the time, but really it’s that Frankie Valli song)!

Fu Dog – Day 155

These two Fu Dog cubs/puppies are of stone and in Cape Ann, carved by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that sometimes there are two offspring for a Fu Dog? I’m sure they have all the fun siblings can have – and all the mischief, and all the fights, and all the caring about each other – suddenly I am sad for the lone Fu Dog cub (except for presents that don’t have to be shared and competition that doesn’t have to understate everything, and one getting its way and the other suffering through it – suddenly I an sad for the Fu Dog cub/puppy pair)! – yin and yang buddy, yin and yang!

Fu Dog – Day 154

This tattoo is by Terry Ribera of CA, USA.

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Did you know that Fu Dogs don’t suffer the vicissitudes of human life? That’s right, they don’t worry if they’ve done the right thing or if they’ve insulted you, don’t lose sleep or sanity over whether or not you like them or care about them or miss them when you’re traveling, and don’t struggle to understand what it all means and if it’s important or not – nope, they’re just there doing what they do; you know, if I just push all my own worries and various  insecurities and questions and emotions and vicissitudes on my Fu Dogs, well, I don’t think they’d mind at all!

Fu Dog – Day 153

This Fu Dog is of stone by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that honesty is a Fu Dog trait? Not painful in your face honesty though - sometimes a little ‘off-truth’ is necessary even if it’s obviously a lie to all involved (don’t let it keep you up late you being tired and all) like when the Fu Dog said “holding up the building, why, no, I’m not part of the supporting structure of this building” – you believe it don’t you, because the Fu Dog won’t change its ‘story’, so, just let it believe its lie and go on to bed!

Fu Dog – Day 152

This Fu Dog Bridge is Ivory, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that communication is one of the Fu Dogs’ strong points? They couldn’t all cross the bridge together if they didn’t communicate now could they – in fact a failure to communicate is almost always a fault beyond the control of the Fu Dog; communication is key to good bridge crossings – don’t you wish sometimes that those you know communicated half as well as a Fu Dog instead of letting you down and disappointing you with their constant failures to participate in promised communication!

Fu Dog – Day 151

This Fu Dog approx 5 inches of carved wood by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog looks beyond the surface? Whether others see you as narcissistic or angry or shallow or uncaring or blasé or temperamental or – well, in what ever manner others may see you, you can rest assured a Fu Dog will greet you with love and affection every time, damn the others!

Fu Dog – Day 150

This stone Fu Dog is in Maui, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that fur carved in stone rarely has tangles or knots? This Fu Dog has fangtastic grooming – hopefully it’s just what will be attractive to a special other that it seems to be on the look-out for but hasn’t had the luck to see yet today –come on fate, ease up!

Fu Dog – Day 149

This Ivory Netsuke is approx 2 inches, signed on the foot (so it says).

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Did you know that a Fu Dog, a man, and a monkey could get along so well? I knew it – because each is the symbol for the other; you complete me and I you whether known or not!

Fu Dog – Day 148

This Yi Xing Fu Dog teapot is of unknown size.

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Did you know that having a Fu Dog on a teapot makes the tea even more healthy? You would be lucky indeed to have someone who would share their tea with you from such a pot – you both would be guaranteed tasty tea which leads to fantastic conversation and true friendship!

Fu Dog – Day 147

This pair of Fu Dogs is ceramic, of unknown artist.

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Did you know that it takes face to face communication to build a successful Fu Dog relationship? These two seem to have it together, a friendly camaraderie that each takes equal responsibility for preserving (by not turning away nor retreating but instead each engaging the other with a caring attentiveness)!

Fu Dog – Day 146

This Fu Dog Scimitar in Leather and Bronze is 15.5 inches long by an unknown artist.

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Did you know a Fu Dog is a natural for a weapon? Not only will the Fu Dog protect you but also your weapon – what could be better than having your weapon protected except possible having it hilted/sheathed and protected!

Fu Dog – Day 145

This Fu Dog is in Thailand, of unknown size and artist.

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Did you know that sometimes a Fu Dog likes to party? This one is dressed to impress – Good Looking and ready to tear up the dance floor at that hot new disco with his favorite pal - I know I'm ready to go!

Fu Dog – Day 144

This porcelain Fu Dog is of unknown location and artist.

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Did you know that porcelain Fu Dogs are usually short lived? Sometimes you run out of time to do the things you want to do or the things you might do or the things you’d like to try – time is like a hammer that a porcelain Fu Dog can’t avoid; this one looks like he’s making the most out of his moment – I’d be glad to share my moment with such a happy fellow, wouldn’t you!

Fu Dog – Day 143

This Fu Dog is at the bottom of an embroidery, 67x40 inches.

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Did you know an embroidery Fu Dog is nearly always at the bottom of the piece on which it is shown? What better place to be, right – a good foundation is made of a reliable, honest, optimistic, good looking, talented, caring, eager, willing, dedicated Fu Dog – if you got one then you are special and lucky, indeed!

Fu Dog – Day 142

This pair of Fu Dogs are marble, about 3 inches in size, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know sometimes Fu Dogs have jewels in place of their eyes? The story goes that an old lady had an oxygen tank that was stolen by a 14 foot tall kangaroo and when the old lady’s respirator needed another tank there wasn’t one because the Fu Dog she had didn’t think it was important and let the kangaroo take it, so, some beautiful Goddess or Deity or some such gouged out the Fu Dog’s eyes and replaced them with jewels so that the Fu Dog would realize everything it watched over and could see was precious! Ok, I made that up, but, I like to be seen as precious – makes me feel good, doesn’t it make you feel good too!

Fu Dog – Day 141

These Fu Dogs are of marble, of various sizes, by unknown artisans.

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Did you know that such a large family of Fu Dogs as this one deserves their own TV show? I think I’d name their show something like “Sitting with the Stars” or “Leave it to Fu Dogs” or “Project Fu Dog” – I’d watch anything with Fu Dogs!

Fu Dog – Day 140

This Fu Dog is of unknown material (probably stone) in an unknown location by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog cares not only for you but also for your toys? This one shows its dedication to you by having a play date with your favorite teddy bear – just goes to show that the things you love will love you back twofold!

Fu Dog – Day 139

This Fu Dog is in the grill, as an emblem, of the 117 Coupe by Isuzu – I have captures multiple images without being able to find a single large image of the grill Fu Dog – so, enjoy!

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Did you know that a Fu Dog on a car makes all travel safe? This Fu Dog is good for your travels through life – take care of it regularly and it will take care of you always!

Fu Dog – Day 138

These Fu Dogs are made of coral and gilt brass by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that a bracelet of Fu Dogs is double-lucky? Not only can it protect your wrist, it could also protect your ankle if you so choose – in fact, these Fu Dogs could walk all over me; I’m sure their touch would be exotic!

Fu Dog – Day 137

This jadeite pendant is of unknown size and artist.

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Did you know this Fu Dog will dangle from a chain and protect you? I think it’s particularly good at protecting your dangly parts(if ya got any)!

Fu Dog – Day 136

This car-sized Fu Dog is hard to see in the photo so I adjusted the brightness/contrast'; it’s probably made of stone, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that near a car-sized Fu Dog is the perfect place to park your car? It’s all about trust, baby – and this Fu Dog recognizes the good from the bad; trust its judgments - trust it!