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Fu Dogs & Temple Lions

Fu Dogs – Temple Lions placement for your home or office.

By Daniel Hanna 2020 ©

Are you prepared for 2020?

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Fu Dogs are an extremely powerful protection for your home or business; you will find most homes or business in Asia complemented by a pair either inside or outside. Out of all the cures and enhancers in Feng Shui, Fu Dogs in our opinion are the most essential. They come in all shapes and sizes and some of the homes I have visited all over the world display some of the most magnificent pairs I have seen especially the ones in Asia.

Probably the most impressive are from the Beijing’s Forbidden City as shown below, these are really amazing to see.

They are also know as guardian Lions, lion dogs, or temple lions. We consult on hundreds of homes and business each year and around 70% will have Fu Dogs either placed by the door or windowsills, I would also say that 50% are placed in the wrong order, check below for confirmation.

Where do I place Fu Dogs in 2020?

For protection in 2018 you should place a pair of Fu Dogs – temple Lions in the northwest if they are red coloured or in the east if they are made from metal,  especially if you have a main door in either of these locations. As with all Feng Shui cures and enhancers you should make sure you cleanse all your symbolic ornaments. We cleanse all ours every 3-4 months by washing them and then placing them outside in a full moon or direct sunlight for at least 2-3 hours. By doing this you cleanse them of negative energy and empower them with positive Sheng qi energy.

You will find many variations on web sites, some will have a ball under one paw others will have a Cub under another paw, the most important thing to remember is the order placement and not which foot the ball or cub is under.

The male lion, holding a ball under his left or right paw should be placed on the left side (as you are looking out of a door or window).

The female lion, holding a cub under her right or left paw is placed on the right side.

 Correct placement for Fu Dogs

Correct Placement for Fu Dogs

Picture of Fu Dogs taken in London China town (a nice rainy March day in 2001)

Fu Dogs taken in London China Town

Fu Dog (Female) at Beijing’s Forbidden City (a nice sunny day) This magnificent bronze Fu dog is one of six pairs scattered throughout the Forbidden City.

Fu Dog Female at Beijing's Forbidden City

Temple Lions with plain balls under feet.

These are a magnificent pair on a plinth available here.

Fu Dogs

Fu Dogs with plain balls under feet.

These are very common and popular as mistakes cannot be made with placement.

Fu Dogs

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189 thoughts on “Fu Dogs – Temple Lions placement for your home or office”

  1. I have two Foo dogs at my front door Mal/Female (bright gold) the are both in the right position but are on a platform to the left side of my door when facing going out. Should they be to the left side going out instead?? Also I just bought my second pair for my back door but they both have a ball under both front paws. Can I still place them together or keep one at the back and out the other on the inside door of my garage. If so thus would mean I have to look for two females which may not match the two males or will it matter that they don’t?

    Reply

    1. Hi Brenda,

      It is always best to have Fu Dogs in a pair that are of the same style, colour etc.

      I would recommend placing one Fu Dog at your front door, looking out the other at the back door.

      I hope this helps.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  2. Which is the preferable direction to face the Fu dogs: a.) Facing the dining area where the window faces the t-junction, or b.) Front door wich faces the dirty kitchen outside of the house?

    Reply

    1. Hi Luke,

      I would recommend placing a Ba Gua mirror outside the home facing towards the T-junction and also place a pair of Fu Dogs outside the front door towards the kitchen.

      I hope this helps.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  3. My hilltop front door opens on top of a small landing that immediately steps down 2 stairs to the right and turn left leading to street, the left side of landing immediately steps down 2 stairs to the left opening onto a patio.
    Option 1: Top of stairs right side of door leading down to street
    Option 2: 1 step down either side of door landing
    Option 3: Inside front picture window overlooking stairs leading to street
    Ideal solution?

    Thanks,
    Richard

    Reply

    1. Hi Richard,

      I would recommend placing the Fu Dogs on the left turn looking out towards the street.

      I hope this helps.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  4. Hello! I bought a house with two MASSIVE (6 feet tall) foo dogs right outside. Solid marble – from Sotheby’s- and a pretty penny was paid. The owner could not afford to move them across the country and left them for me. I am not a fan… they do not go with the mid-century modern architecture. Also I noticed one has a damaged ear and there are a few cracks in the marble.they appear to be placed properly but I’m trying to decide whether to keep them (damaged), sell them, move them down into the garden… please help.
    Thank you!

    Reply

    1. Hi Therese,

      If the ear is damaged and you decide to sell or keep them, I would recommend having them repaired at the ear; I would not worry too much about the cracks.

      You can move them anywhere around the home as long as they are not facing in towards the home.

      Personally, if you are not a fan of them, I would recommend selling them on as you should feel comfortable with having them around your home.

      I hope this helps.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

      1. Is it ok to repair or glue the broken piece on one of my foo dogs? It has a tassel hanging from the mouth and one end got broke. Does this hurt the value? I want to keep because of sentimental meaning. Thank you.

        Reply

        1. Hi Tatia,

          If you are able to do a good repair, this should not cause a problem. If you do end up with pieces missing, I would recommend replacing them.

          I hope this helps.

          Kind regards,
          Daniel

          Reply

      2. thanks, Daniel. I’m not sure how to repair solid marble, but i will ask around. One last question, can they be placed at the rear driveway entrance? thank you.

        Reply

        1. Hi Therese,

          I would try using epoxy glue to repair this as it’ll hold it together very well.

          They will be fine to place at the rear driveway entrance as long as they are facing away from the home.

          Kind regards,
          Daniel

          Reply

  5. My client has a pair of massive white marble foo dogs. We are moving them to her new house and I’m wondering if it will be okay to place them facing each other – rather than both facing away from the house – flanking her front door. They face straight forward.
    Also, should we do anything to cleanse them before or after relocating them?
    Thank you.

    Reply

    1. Hi Roger,

      I would not recommend placing the Fu Dogs facing each other as this can create too much energy and cause problems. I would recommend they face away from their front door.

      I would recommend cleaning them down and leave them outside under moonlight before placing them in their final place.

      I hope this helps.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  6. I have an outdoor table which has THREE foo dogs forming the legs. I didn’t know much about the symbolism when I bought it, After reading here that it is usual to have only two, I am now concerned. Any advice, please? Many thanks.

    Reply

    1. Hi Patricia,

      Could you please send an image so I can advise better? You can private message it on our Facebook page if you like https://www.facebook.com/fengshuistore/

      It sounds as though the table is more of a decorative item rather than a Feng Shui cure; I would place it towards the bottom of your garden, away from your home if you want to keep it. If this is made of stone, you can place it in the northwest or southeast for the year.

      Is the table similar to this? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202763426744

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

        1. Hi Roger,

          This is commonly believed around the world and if you ever go past a large metal Pi Yao or Fu Dog in a city or built-up area, you should notice the lighter colour on the head from people rubbing it when passing by.

          Kind regards,
          Daniel

          Reply

  8. I bought a pair of fu dogs cpl years ago and just realized that they are both males and one has a tiny scratch around the face area. I wanted to put them at by my front entrance. Is it ok to do both males?

    Reply

    1. Hi Sommer,

      If the Fu Dog’s have scratches over their face, I would recommend repainting them or disposing of them as this could make the cure ineffective.

      You can place them together although they will not be as powerful. Your best bet would be to place one at the front and one at the rear of your home.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

        1. Hi Mary,

          If the break is around a vital part of the Fu Dog such as a foot or leg, I would replace the cure.

          If the break is just a small chip, this should be fine to reuse; I would try to paint the break if you can.

          I hope this helps.

          Kind regards,
          Daniel

          Reply

  9. Hi Daniel
    I will be moving in to a new condo, can i place a pair of fu dog on top of my cabinet outside my door? It is true that not all people can withstand the presence to have the fu dog in their place ,It is good or bad? My mum say not anyone can put the fu dog ..please advise

    Reply

    1. HI Daniel,

      This will be fine to place them on top of the cabinet outside your home.

      Fu Dog’s can be used by all of the twelve Chinese animals although if you would rather use something else, you could use a pair of Chi Lin’s or a Ba Gua wealth protection mirror.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  10. Hello,
    This was so helpful! I have a pair of dark red/maroon fu dogs and I’d like to place them at my front door (we’re at the end of a T-intersection) but I’m wondering if it matters whether they are perfectly symmetrical or on the same level? My entrance starts at the top of a step (so no room to place the female without slightly blocking the already narrow door) and it extends with a sidelight only on the right. If I place the male at the end of the entry frame it will be further to the right of the door than the female. Is it ok if I place the female on the first step? The steps are a bit like a layer cake so I could also place the male one step down to keep them even. Or since they’re red, I can place them at my southwest facing back door into the garden and get metal ones for the front door (northeast facing). What would you recommend?

    Thank you for your guidance.

    Reply

    1. Hi Andrea,

      I would try to keep them as level as possible although do not worry if they are down a step or two.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  11. I have had read many post about Foo Dogs and me too has some confusions and worries anyhow. Suppose to be I have 2 Foo dogs which I get from disposal items. One of our tenants asked us to throw away some items for disposal and a pair of Foo Dog is included on it. Then they told us, if ever we want something from it we can have it. So I choose the pair of Foo Dogs. But when my Boss saw it, she asked the other piece that is why I got one now. The Foo Dog is unicorn, no ball or cub handled.

    What is the best way for me to do with it and to position inside my house? Was it still ok, to have a piece of Foo Dog from disposal? Could there be bad omen out of it and for having one alone?

    Waiting for your enlightenment.

    Isol

    Reply

    1. Hi Isol,
      It sounds like you have a Chi Lin and not Fu Dogs and they are normally placed facing onto the main door or if large enough outside the main door. If it is broken in any way I would dispose of it.
      I hope this helps.
      Kind regards
      Michael

      Reply

  12. Someone stole one of my fu dogs, what does it mean for them and should I get another pair? What would I do with my old one?

    Reply

    1. Hi Wei,
      That is considered lucky and said to have sacrificed itself for you. You must replace them and donate the odd one left over but do not throw away, give it to a charity shop.
      Hope this helps
      Kind regards
      Daniel

      Reply

      1. Hi Joose,

        This will be fine to place one on its own but please be sure cleanse the cure with clean water and leave under moonlight for the evening.

        You can place the Fu Dog outside your front door. If you have the male, he would go on the right side of the door and the female would go on the left side.

        Kind regards,
        Daniel

        Reply

  14. Hello, I have a male(w/ball) and female (w/cub) statue foo dogs on its own platform. They are brownish gray looking when I ordered said brown. My question: I am wanting to put foo dogs outside my front garage door (facing south) on each side (Of the main garage door). We have such a small front door entry No room for foo dogs). Can this be done? Or should I place them on each side of the sliding backdoor outside (facing North)?

    Note: I have two male dogs in front of my lamps in the house in front of a window as decoration facing North into my kitchen, where the back sliding doors for backyard, I originally bought them-the store did not have a female, hence the reason why I have two male in the house.

    Reply

    1. Hi Renee,

      I would place the Fu Dogs either side of the garage door. You could also place them on the inside of your front door, looking out.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  15. I recently bought a pair of used marble Foo dog from facebook marketplace. I have placed it in front door entrance facing south. Just wondering it’s coincidence or it bring bad omen. My jade bracelet broke then after my father in law passed away, follows by my greatfather in law. All happened within a week. I wonder if I should give it away.

    Reply

    1. Hi Ray,

      You are better off buying them from a garden centre or similar and make sure you follow the advice on this page for placement, male and female etc. Also make sure they are not too big or small and better as you said to a medium size.

      Good luck
      Michael

      Reply

  17. Incase if I buy fu dogs …. can I place it inside the house rather than the outside… in the main room which is facing directly towards the entrance ..north side …main door of the house.

    Reply

    1. Hi Anand,

      The Fu Dogs will be fine if placed inside. I would have them facing to the outside of the home.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

      1. Hi!

        I had a nice pair of small ceramic foo dogs that i kept in my kitchen for good luck (near a main door where people enter). A person working in my house broke one and tried to glue it together and it’s terribly ruined, can’t sit anymore. How do I “dispose” of them without offending spirits or tradition?

        Reply

        1. Hi Sarah,

          Sorry to hear about your Fu dogs. I would dispose of them by wrapping them in cloth or tissue and carefully place them in a bin outside of your home.

          Kind regards,
          Daniel

          Reply

  18. Hi Daniel,
    I have a nasty neighbor, will the Foo dogs help? Do I place them on the side of the house toward them or entrance of my house

    Reply

    1. Hi Sonia,

      They can help, yes. I would recommend putting a ba gua mirror outside, facing your neighbours home.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  19. Hi! I bought the fu dogs pair recently…it is gold in color (not metal, not sure what it is made of) and about 9inches in height…I am not sure where I can place it for maximum benefit…please can you help?

    Reply

    1. Hi Parveen,

      I would place these outside your front door for protection.

      If you were starting towards your front door, you would have the Fu Dog with the ball on the right side looking out and the Fu Dog with the cub on the left side.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  20. Hello! I just bought a large, male foo dog at the garden store (he’s got a ball under his right foot). I now realize I need to go back and purchase the female – however, I do not see anything under either of her feet. There are no other foo dog varieties aside from these two, so I am assuming that this one is, in fact, the mate of the one I purchased. Can this be correct, or will the female always have a cub? I do have photos if that would be of assistance to you. These will go in our back garden. Thank you very much for your help!

    Reply

    1. Hi Dewi,

      You can place them both on their own although they will not be as effective and is better placed in pairs to complete the energy. I would place one by the front door and one by the back door.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  24. Hi,
    I have two red fu dogs, my porch is in the south east corner of my house. However the door into the house is on one side, the porch extends sideways. Do I need to put them either side of the front door or can I put them either side of the window next to the door? And would I put them in front or behind my rubber plant?

    Lou

    Reply

    1. Hi Louise,

      It’s hard to visualise but I would have the Fu Dog’s facing on to the main entrance of your home looking out to the busiest part. This can be in a window looking out or by your front door.

      I hope this helps.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  25. I have just purchased two fairly large fu dogs that were painted a terrible copper color – I want to repaint them and have them on either side of double doors that are black. What color should they ideally be painted?Thank you for your attention. Carla Jones
    email: queeniecarla@msn.com

    Reply

    1. Hi Carla,

      I would recommend painting them a brown, burgundy colour or you could also paint them a gold colour if you prefer.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  26. My husband just found a 3ft grayish resin female lion disposed of froma yard sale I think. Has a small crack In The side. Other than that itsta da in a pedestal and is lovely. He automatically put In the southeast corner of our back yard. Is this good or where can we place to increase prosperity? Thank you for your asisitance.

    Reply

    1. Hi Sandra,

      I would recommend filling the crack if possible. This will be fine there as long as it is not looking towards the home.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  27. Hi
    I have a pair of fu dogs. And I’m not sure how to place them because their heads are turned 90 degrees. The left paw up is facing left and right paw is up facing right. Do I still place the paws up closest to the door? But they will be facing each other…

    Reply

  28. hai, I have two Fu Dogs, they are small, butI think made from wood.
    One hase the ballunder the right feet the other under the left foot.
    My front door is in the north, my outside windor is in the back on the south.How do I position the outside in the North or or facing the south. and do I have the balls inside the pair or outside the pair.

    Reply

    1. Hi Willem,

      I would place the Fu Dogs outside your front door in the north looking outwards. You should have the balls inside closest to the door.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  32. I have a pair of porcelain colourful foo dogs. Too precious and breakable to put outside. My question is where to best place these in my house. Our front door faces east. I have a shelf inside on the south side of the door that they can go on. I can also put them on a small table in the entryway facing out. The table will be about 6 feet from the front door if that is a consideration. I also have an upstairs window that faces east that I can put them on. What is your recommendation? Would anyof these work? Is one location better than the other? We have neighbours that we need to counteract the negativity from their home. They live on the south side of us.

    Thank you so much for your assistance.

    Joy

    Reply

    1. Hi Joy,

      I would place them in the inside of your front door facing outwards if possible on a small table. They are usually best placed by the front door looking out so if you cannot put them outside, inside looking out is the next best option.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  33. My tiny son on visiting a garden somehow unknown to me (at the time) managed to take concrete ball from the feng shui dog paw. It has stayed with us for many years! Would this have some attachment or meaning if placed somewhere? My eldest son was always quite amazed that he was able to take it from under the paw. Lynn

    Reply

    1. Hi Lynn,

      This all comes down to personal choice if you want to keep it or not although I would personally dispose of it unless it has sentimental meaning.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

    2. If my child had done that, I’d have taken him back to the garden to return the ball and apologize for stealing. I guess nobody believes in teaching kids right from wrong anymore. Regardless of sentimental value, a stolen object would have negative energy.

      Reply

  34. I have a pair of green faux jade Fu dogs. I live in an apartment on the 3rd floor (of 6)t. The building entrance is facing North, and my apartment entrance also faces north. They frown upon placing any objects outside doorways, so I’d like to place them inside my apartment. What is the most beneficial way to place my male and female fu dogs inside my apartment, and how do I position them, facing out or in?

    Reply

  35. Hi,

    I have brass Fu Dogs and my main entrance location is south. Can I place them on my top cupboard which is West facing South? That’s the closest to the door entrance? Or for this year it has to be north facing north? I have already a lot of cures placed in the north so I was wondering where else can I put them and which direction should they face? Many thanks.

    Reply

    1. Hi Gracearz,

      These would be great in the west, facing towards the south as this will help weaken the annual #2 located here.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  36. Hi, I have a picture of pair of lion and lioness, sitting, and just their faces, upto the chest, looking towards the right,
    The lions don’t have any aggressive posture, or open mouth, rather they look, resting, but alert,
    Can I place it in the porch, looking towards south east? As on the entry they are on the left side of the entrance in the porch.
    Thanks.

    Reply

  37. Hi,

    If you get a tattoo of fu dogs on your back. Would female be facing left side of back or right side?

    it’s based on where you are facing right? Or is it based on where the building/structure/body is.

    Example.

    If I look at your back. Female Fu dug is on your left shoulder blade. Male on Right shoulder blade. Correct?

    Or would it be vice versa because you are facing forward therefore the female should be on your right shoulder blade and male on the left. ??

    Reply

    1. Hi,

      If I was standing behind you, looking towards your back, you would have the female on the left and the male on the right looking towards me.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  38. Hi,
    I live in an appartment n my main door is on west ..Can i use poster of male and female fu dogs on either side of the main door (Outside Since my kids plays around that area often ).And if so then about what height should i keep the poster.

    Thank You.

    Reply

    1. Hi Revathsasankan,

      It would be better to use real Fu Dogs although you could try using a poster. Please let me know the results! I would keep the poster low to the ground.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  39. Hi apparently I have a beautiful orange male fu dog with jewels on it sitting on my dressing table . I was unaware it is a fu dog until one of my mother”s friend told her yesterday. The dressing table it is on is facing the doorway of the bedroom. Should I remove it from the bedroom? If so, can I place it outside the bedroom door?

    Otherwise shall I place it on the left hand side of my entrance on the inside as I already have four fu doors guarding the entrance on the front porch.

    Reply

  40. I have a male fu dog statue that I have on my dressing table in my bedroom facing the doorway. Should I remove it? Is it bad luck to have it in the bedroom? Can I place it outside the bedroom door?

    Reply

    1. Hi Amy,

      You can place it on its own although it will not be as effective and is better placed in pairs to complete the energy.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  41. Hi!
    I got a foo lion that doesn’t have a ball or a cub. It’s both feet are on the ground. Is this effective? Do I need a pair? Thanks

    Reply

      1. I have 2 that do not have a ball or pup und any feet and they sit on coins. Their head are turned slightly in opposite directions. How do I place them by my front door that faces east. Which goes on right side?

        Reply

        1. Hi Cheryl,

          Could you please send me a photo on our Facebook page or upload the image to Imgur and send me the link so I can advise you better.

          Kind regards,
          Daniel

          Reply

  42. Hello, I just received a pair foo lions but they both have the ball one under each foot.. how should I place them? My front door is exactly facing east and the color is a black with some white marble

    Reply

    1. Hi Jennifer,

      You should place the Fu Dog’s with the balls on the inside of the door (left fu dog – ball on right, right fu dog – ball on left when looking out of your front door).

      I hope this helps, Jennifer.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  43. Hi,

    I have two fu dogs, but one is a white jade and the other is a light green jade. I made the mistake of not realizing that I should probably have two of the same color and I was financially strapped at the time. I remember the seller mentioned something about pairs, but I asked if I could get one of each because of the different jade colors and they said yes. There were other colors of jade, but I only opted for those two. I bought these when I was traveling several years ago.

    I am not sure if I have a male and female, but neither have a cub or ball underneath. Each has either the left or right paw stretched out.

    I have photos of the two at different angles. Please let me know the best way to upload or send the files.

    1) Should I still display them or keep them in the box?

    2) Which one is the male and the female?

    3) We have a bit of a short wall separation between our main entrance and the living area upon entering the house. The fu dogs are too small to place outside of our door.
    A) Could I place it on the floor inside to either side of the respective door facing out?
    B) Or should I place it on that short wall, which is almost parallel to the door and make sure it lines up with one on each side of the length of the door?
    C) Or can I place them next to each other on the wall facing the door outward, which means when people enter, they will see them sitting together in the middle of the wall almost.
    D) I do have a wall opening that is a bit further, that is in the same line of the sight as the main entrance and the short wall, then this wall opening, kind of diagonal when lined up, would it be okay to put it there too? It would still be facing outwards towards the door.

    Thank you for any insight you can give.

    JC

    Reply

  44. I bought an ancient Foo dog made of clay fiber and brown rustic colour. Can I put in at the front entrance facing north. Can you please advise. Thank you in advance and looking forward for you reply.
    Thanks,
    Ben

    Reply

    1. Hi Ben,

      I would place the Fu Dog at your front entrance as long as you make sure they are on the right side of the entrance (male or female).

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

      1. Hi there,
        Thank you for prompt reply. I have male and female. Can I put male on left side of the door when looking from inside house and female on right when looking from inside the house.
        Thanks,
        Ben

        Reply

  45. Hi there,
    I have pair of foo Dogs, but the female pair is broken please advice me how can I dispose them. Can I wrap in paper and put it in recycle bin.

    Thanks

    Reply

    1. Hi Annie,

      I would dispose of them exactly as you suggested and wrap them in paper and then place in the bin.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  46. Hi Michael,

    I have very strong winds going through both of the balconies in my high-floor apartment. Since moving here few months ago, I feel like my ‘good luck’ had been blown away. I am wondering if I can place a pair of fu dogs at the balconies to ‘protect my luck’? If so, how should I do it? Would it be at the entrance to the balcony or perhaps at the extreme ends of the balcony itself? By the way, one balcony is at the eastern part of the home, the other is at the western side. Can I place the fu dogs at both balconies?

    Reply

    1. Hi Ruth,

      I would recommend placing the Fu Dogs outside both doors on either side as shown in the photos on this page if you have them.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

    1. Hi Ivana,

      You can place it on its own although it will not be as effective and is better placed in pairs to complete the energy.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  48. I have a pair of large outdoor Fu Lions I inherited from my parents. They are green ceramic, probably from Thailand, Cambodia or Vietnam. I have a small space to the left of my front door (looking outward) where I put the male. However there is NO space to put the female. I do have space on the back patio on the right side of the door (looking out) where she can go. This would be proper placement of both but NOT together. Can I separate the two? Would this unbalance the energy/ feng shui? Also, doors face West and East respectively. So if they can’t be separated is one entrance better than the other?

    Reply

    1. Hi Karla,

      Fu Dogs are always better placed in pairs if possible. If you have room in the inside of your front door, you can place them facing towards the outside of the house.

      If you do not have space by the front door, I would recommend placing them by the back door.

      I hope this helps, Karla.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

      1. Thank you SO MUCH for your reply! I had wanted to place them at the front door because they’re kind of my “signature” and so unique. But the hallway is too narrow. I do have room at the back door so that is where they will go then! I appreciate you taking time to reply! I love your site! ~ KLB

        Reply

  49. I have 2 small about 6″ high, dark red Foo Dogs. Can I place them in the window on the 2nd floor above the main door, (east side of house)? I don’t want to put them outside on the porch or inside on the floor by door, because I’m afraid they will be stepped on. I also have a large bay window near the main door on the 1st floor. Which window would be better to place them in? Thank you!

    Reply

    1. Hi Judy,

      This will be fine to place the Fu Dogs in the window.

      They would be best placed whichever windows looks out towards the entrance of your home.

      You can also place them on the inside of your front door if you prefer, facing outwards.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

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    1. Hi Debbie,

      Fu Dogs should be displayed as male and female although if you have two males, you can display them on their own.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  51. hi i bought pair of fu lions and placed facing main entrance but getting confused that when i look towards them then where will be the female my left or right can u plz help.
    thanks

    Reply

    1. Hi Mohi,

      When you are facing towards the main door, you should have the female on the left looking towards you with the cub under her foot.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  52. Hello,

    We have an old house and bathroom is positioned facing the end of the stairs. Can we put the two foo dogs at the end of the stairs to counter this?

    Reply

    1. Hi Julie,

      You can place Fu Dogs here although I would just be sure to keep the bathroom door closed when not in use.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  53. Hi…I just bought a Fu dongs….I cannot tell the difference between male and female….but each fu dogs has their left paws raise….( I cannot tell whether ball or cub) under their paws….so I just place it like what you have in the picture….did i do it right? thanks

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  54. I have a pair of 5 1/2 inch high marble Fu Dogs (no resemblance to lions) that were my father’s when he was with the British Army in Hong Kong around 1903. There does not seem to be distinction between a male or female.
    Also a small bronze incense burner with on the top cover a crude lion with both paws on a ball.

    These dogs are too small to be placed by the front door. How would you recommend they are best placed (Feng Shui) within our home?

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  55. Hi I have a blue set very small so they have to sit on my front counter of our business do they need to be side by side or spaced out.
    How do I know left or right side.
    Thank u so much
    Picture attatched I don’t think the picture will attach

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        1. Hi Amy,

          I’m afraid I cannot see the image. Could you please try sending it on our Facebook page.

          Kind regards,
          Daniel

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  56. Hello Daniel,

    My daughter recently broke a the male female of the set of Porcelain Foo Dogs we had need I worry about a negative energy from this? Further up I have read that we should not just keep the one but should donate it or take it to a pawn shop….etc,…any advice on this. Thank you very much, Brent

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    1. Hi Brent,

      I would recommend disposing of both the broken and intact Fu Dogs and would not worry about the negative energy from damaging them.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  57. Hi!
    I have 2 white porcelain fu dogs. Can I place by my front door which is located south? Also, should i place them by the door or the entrance on the porch leading to the front door?
    thanks so much!

    Reply

    1. Hi Sofia,

      The Fu Dogs will be well placed in the south of your home and can be placed either inside the porch or outside facing away from the door for protection; whichever you prefer.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  58. My boyfriend has what looks like 2 fu dogs but they are a jade color but don’t have anything under their feet. Do I still put them in my windows to the left and right of my front door? They are similar to the one in the link I’ll attach but on a wooden pedestal.

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  59. Hi, I have e-mailed regarding my 3 fu dogs I found in my attic. It’s made of porcelain and one dog having both paws in a ball. Where shall I place them?

    Thanks for the help!

    Reply

    1. Hi Jay,

      You can place your Fu Dogs eitherside of your front door facing outwards either inside or out.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  60. Hi. Im living in an apartment. I dont want to display my fudogs images outside my dog. Cani place it inside? What will be its orientation then? Thanks.

    Reply

    1. Hi Impex,

      Yes, the Fu Dogs will be fine indoors. You need to have the female lion, holding a cub under her right or left paw is placed on the right side.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  61. Hi,
    Just purchased a pair of red/brown coloured jade Fu Lions. Was advised by the seller that this is the youngest son of the Dragon. Have no ball or cub under their paws. One having the right paw in front and the other left paw front. (With me facing them) Both with mouths open. Can you please advise, how do I tell which is male and female. Is it ok to place them about 3 feet apart with other items in between. Have been advised to place this pair facing the front door to invite good luck coming in and repel bad luck. Is this the case.

    Looking forward to your feedback and thanking you in advance.

    Regards
    Robert

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      1. Hi Daniel,
        Have not use this program before. Upload 2imges. 20170104_134101 and20170104_134120. Hope I have done it correctly.

        Regards
        Robert

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  62. I want to get two male foo dogs with balls on my feet but not sure if the foot holding the balls should be in the inner or outter of each foot? Could you please help me with right placement. Thanks

    Reply

    1. Hi Marcos,

      The correct placement for Fu Dogs is to have the female lion, holding a cub under her right or left paw is placed on the right side.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

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  64. Michael, I’m just starting my research, but great comments, thank you. Have a weird question for you. I want to get fu dogs tattooed on both sides of my chest. I have peonies and chrysanthemums on my left arm and am doing more masculine on my right. Traditionally, I’d now have to get the male with the flowers and the female with the masculine side. Trying to nail the culture and tradition down right. Any issues with the above, or does it even matter mixing male with female elements, female with masculine elements? Really want to get this right as I’m adopting Some eastern culture into my life.

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  65. Hello, I have a small pair I would like to place near my front door. Unfortunately, due to a brick wall next to the door, I cannot place one on both sides of the door. Can I place the pair on just one side of the door, next to each other? Thank you

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  66. Hi
    Can I place a poster of fu dogs couple above the front door? And, is placing small statues of them on the top of the pillars of the main door(outer most, after which the road begins) correct?
    Kindly suggest me.
    Thanks.
    Gunjan

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  67. Thank you for the reply,I\’m assuming that if I get a female foo dog it would be placed on the left side since the male is on the right.

    Reply

    1. Hi Penelope,

      Yes that is right, the easiest way to spot the female is that they will have the cub under their foot.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  68. I just received a male foo dog and placed it it on the left side facing the front door, I live in a condominium and I\’m not sure if I placed it in the correct spot or if I should place it by the sliding glass door facing the outside and again on what side..I\’m confused and need some guidance..I appreciate your help
    Penny

    Reply

    1. Hi Penelope,

      If the Fu Dog is inside the home, it should be on the right side facing outwards. The male Fu Dog should always be placed on the right side of a door.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  69. Hello if just bought 2 of these and they are placed under a window on the floor the correct way round but facing a door which is on the other side of the room is this OK or better placed by the door facing the window? Thanks kelly

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    1. Hi Kelly,

      I would recommend placing them on the windowsill, facing out of the window to the outside of your home for protection.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

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    1. Hi Trigger,

      I would not recommend having them all over the house but they will be fine by all entrances and exits of the home.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  71. I rearranged my playroom (once more, LOL, attempting to figure
    out the very best layout!) and wondering about this.

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  72. I can\’t place my Fu Dogs outside for fear that they may be stolen or accidentally broken. They are too large for the windowsill, yet are too small and wouldn\’t be proportionate for my front door. I would prefer to keep them in the house. Please let me know where they can be placed on my living room. Thank you for your input and help!

    Reply

    1. Hi Gill,

      You can place it on its own although it will not be as effective and is better placed in pairs to complete the energy.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

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    1. Hi Gill,

      You can place it on its own although it will not be as effective and is better placed in pairs to complete the energy.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  75. I have 2 Fu Dogs that are blue and made of stone, and were given to me as gifts years ago. One has it\’s mouth open, the other does not. They do not have anything under their paws. I have the Fu Dog with it\’s mouth closed in my son\’s bedroom, and I have the other with it\’s mouth open on a shelf in an open area between my kitchen and living room, facing toward my front door and window. I put them like this today because all the negative energy would go out of the mouth and out of the door (I had them in reverse order prior to today, and wanted protection on both floors and especially my son\’s room).A Is this correct? I cannot place them in a pair on the windowsill, as there is no room. Any suggestion that you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

    Reply

    1. Hi Janine,

      I would recommend placing them together outside your front door as they will work in synergy when placed together. The correct placement is displayed on this page.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  76. I have 2 Fu Dogs that are blue and made of stone. They were given to me as a gift many years ago and none of them have a ball or cub under their paw. The only difference between these 2 is that one\’s mouth is open and the other one\’s closed. I have the one with the mouth closed in my son\’s bedroom, pointing towards the door, and I have the other one (mouth open) on a shelf between the kitchen and living room, facing towards the window and door. Then my sister told me that I should switch them, because she heard that the negative energy would go out of the mouth towards the door. Is this correct? I know that they should go on a windowsill, but they can\’t fit. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. Thank you!

    Reply

    1. Hi Janine,

      I would recommend placing them together outside your front door as they will work in synergy when placed together. The correct placement is displayed on this page.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

  79. Is it suitable to place the dogs in a window? My living room window faces a church and I would like to balance the energy, but it is in the south of the house.

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  80. They should always be in pairs, Male (supremacy) female (nurture) often the male is used solo for power. There needs to be a balance.

    Mostly in western culture are they referred to as dogs, they are lions.

    The are a beautiful creatures and have an aura about them that cant be denied.

    Reply

    1. Hi Gia,

      You can place it on its own although it will not be as effective and is better placed in pairs to complete the energy.

      Kind regards,
      Daniel

      Reply

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