This Fu Dog is part of a painting by Jeremiah Stermer, painted in 2004, oil on panel, 28x24.
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Did you know a Fu Dog could be captured in oil? Fabulously captured if you ask me – if only I could hold it next to me closely and share my strength of feeling, but, alas, it is in the collection of another – I will love it from a sage distance!
This Fu Dog is male.
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Did you know a Fu Dog could be overshadowed? This one is hiding in plane sight – I still see it for the good looking creature it is!
This Fu Dog is by an unknown artist in Zenkoji Temple, Nagano.
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Did you know a fragrance of heavenly spirits can waft around a Fu Dog? Good spirits are a thing best shared between caring individuals – glad we have each other!
This Fu Dog is a teapot!
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Did you know a Fu Dog wants nothing more than to share an occasional drink with its bud? This one takes pleasure in providing a hot cup of friendship – as often as possible!
This pair of Fu Dogs are about a foot tall.
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Did you know these Fu Dogs had a happy night? That’s right, they can’t help but smile over the fun they had sharing the evening!
This is a vintage, around 1950’s, Arita Toshikane porcelain Fu Dog button about 1 inch in size.
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Did you know a Fu Dog is part lion and part dog? This one has a little more lion than dog, to my eyes – still, whether it’s a lion or being a dog I don’t care – my love is for it anyway!
These two Fu Dogs are white ceramic.
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Did you know Fu Dogs almost always have a pedestal but rarely have their paws on the head of a man? These have been hunting, I think, and have taken care of business - indeed, successful head hunting makes one (in this case two) smile broadly!
This pair of Fu Dogs are bronze approx 8 inches, by an unknown artist.
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Did you know a bronze pair of bright blue Fu Dogs are hefty? That’s right, heavy with goodness, hard, upright, and excited to see you!
This Fu Dog is atop an imperial seal and is about 3 inches.
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Did you know a Fu Dog could be all gold-like? It doesn’t change the Fu Dog but it might change those who view the Fu Dog – but the Fu Dog is who it is regardless of who is seeing the Fu Dog; if you change your ‘story’ based on who you’re around, well, that’s schizophrenia - and a dishonesty a Fu Dog won’t abide!
This Fu Dog is a Fine Cherry Wood Japanese Meiji Netsuke Signed.
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Did you know a Fu Dog could balance on a branch? This one exhibits perfect form and deserves a reward – what would you give as a reward for good behavior, or, what would you like as a reward for good behavior; I know what I want, and would give!
This Fu Dog is about 6 inches tall, a door stop, by an unknown artist.
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Did you know that a Fu Dog door stop makes a great friend? ‘The door is over here’ I can hear it warning all passers-by!
This is a tall Fu Dog, possibly of stone, by an unknown sculptor.
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Did you know Fu Dogs with a pair of curled beards are extra sensitive? It’s like they have antennae that pick up the sensations of those around and deciphers the heart of their intent – I guess the one above thinks the world is up to no good since it is protecting the little one with such a big paw; still, it is smilingly glad to see you even as it shows a lack of belief in your sincerity.
This pair of Fu Dogs is porcelain, about 6 inches tall, by an unknown artist.
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Did you know that a pair of Fu Dogs is always comforted by each other? Yep, it’s not like one just disappears, falls off the planet and can’t be bothered by the other – I guess that’s why they’re always smiling and don’t have tears in their eyes – lucky Fu Dogs!
This Fu Dog is of carved ivory on the lid of a container by an unknown artist.
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Did you know sometimes a Fu Dog is sheepish and shy? This one looks like it wants to jump up and lick your face, play all around your feet in excitement, and offer you all its available love and affections – but he looks shy, like he’s afraid you’d mock him or reject him, but yet he can’t turn away because there is always hope; never fear little Fu Dog, all that you give I return twofold!
This glass Fu Dog is by an unknown artist.
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Did you know the addition of a shiny jade glass Fu Dog would accent your bookshelf or coffee table well? It’s good to know that such a small thing could have such a large impact; sometimes it’s the smallest of gestures that have the most lasting effect – so hug your Fu Dog today and let it know you care!
This stone Fu Dog is of unknown sculptor.
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Did you know that a Fu Dog could emerge out of the forest, like a surprising surprise? Yep, it’s always good to be visited with such good surprising surprises as a Fu Dog, especially if it arrives bearing gifts – a wonderful thing to experience, a quiet warming joy!
These two Fu Dogs are in Bhaktipur Nepal, by unknown artists.
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Did you know these Fu Dogs never have to worry about making the right choice? They don’t have expectations, so, they don’t wait for something that then doesn’t happen nor do they blow their wad early in an effort to illustrate their joy in each others presence – nope, they just go on and enjoy the day; I’m striving to follow their example so I don’t experience disappointment when I expect something to come about and then it doesn’t, or, so I don’t experience disappointment when I jump the gun and then am presented a even better situation if only I’d held back for a moment – what’s the answer – how can I reach nirvana with you - help me go day by day Fu Dogs and enjoy the now without dreams and games!
This Fu Dog knocker is bronze, 5x6 inches, by an unknown artist.
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Did you know a smile can be a beautiful greeting and a Fu Dog can have a big one? I too have a big one just for you – come on in!
These white Fu Dogs may be plaster or painted concrete or even some kind of stone, by an unknown artist.
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Did you know Fu Dogs could be such an integral part of the architecture of a place? Without the two above this would just be a boring red door and who would even think there might be something interesting behind it, but, since they are sitting there I for one am curious about what’s behind that door – only one way to find out; and I am not afraid of the Fu Dogs because they know I mean no harm, no ill will, no intent to be destructive or cause damage – yep, I’m a good person with good motives and a caring heart, so I’m just gonna go on up and open that door… join me!
These terra cotta Fu Dogs are in Thailand.
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Did you know that these Fu Dogs are smiling? They are glad to see you and just can’t hide their excitement – neither can I!
This pair of Fu Dogs is of box wood, about 2 inches in size for each.
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Did you know this pair of joyful Fu Dogs know what they are? They are happy Fu Dogs because they have each other, even though they may not be facing each other, they know the other is there and that makes them joyous – all the other painful interactions of the day fall away with such knowledge shared!
This Fu Dog may be in England in a London Museum, by an unknown artist and of unknown size.
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Did you know that some Fu Dogs serve a purpose other than as a guardian (but that it’s just a disguise)? This one looks like a small table for a delicious cocktail but really it’s on the lookout for evil – thank you Fu Dog for watching out for me – I appreciate you slyly eyeing what is going to give me trouble and keeping it out of my hair – muchas gracias for your love, I love you back!
This Fu Dog is in the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, by an unknown artist and of unknown size.
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Did you know that a resting Fu Dog is a Happy Fu Dog? Well, just be like a Fu Dog, take a rest, relax, enjoy, and before you know it – bam, you’ve become a Fu Dog – that is, you’ve rested and relaxed away the stresses of life and have become happy!
This Fu Dog pair is in Gyeongbokgung, South Korea, a Haetae, made of stone by an unknown sculptor.
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Did you know that a Fu Dog pair could watch out for each other, back to back? This pair have a great view!
This stone Fu Dog is of stone by an unknown sculptor.
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Did you know a Fu Dog can a mail deliver-er? This one carries messages from loved ones to loved ones – well wishes!
This stone Fu Dog is in Bali, by an unknown sculptor.
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Did you know that all Fu Dogs are caring and thoughtful? This one has a flower for you – hope it makes you feel as special as this Fu Dog knows you are!
This is an embroider Fu Dog of unknown scale and artist.
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Did you know that a Fu Dog with whiskers is a Fu Dog that is true? Also, it’s a Fu Dog with maybe a little food stuck there too, just for later, in case it gets hungry – you’d think someone would say something, but, I guess not; a little food, for later as a surprise treat – maybe it’s on purpose after all!
This Fu Dog is on the lid is porcelain. A “Japanese Meiji Satsuma Gosu Blue Koro Foo Lion Circa 1860”.
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Did you know a Fu Dog on top is the same as a Fu Dog on bottom? Either way you win! You Win!
This pair of Fu Dogs is of bronze by an unknown sculptor.
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Did you know a pair of Fu Dogs can always rely on each other? They are where they say they’ll be, they do the things they say they will, they don’t surprise each other needlessly with last minute revelations, they don’t hurt each other by omission, they consider the other’s happiness and share things of interest – they care; I do too, and you should too!
This Fu Dog was painted orange – it is of unknown artist.
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Did you know orange is the color of orange Fu Dogs only because they are far away? Orange is the new blue!
