Sentences with phrase «lion dogs»

We encounter lovers lifted from an Indian temple sculpture; monkeys and lion dogs borrowed from Chinese art; a grape - eating goat surrounded by lovely leaves (some made of felt), suggestive of folk art; and seemingly abstract planes of color that turn out to depict gallery walls, urban skyscrapers or a sendup of a suave brown Hollywood interior.

In fact, these dogs eventually came to be known as lion dogs.

At the height of their favor (during the T'ang Dynasty from A.D. 700 to A.D. 1000) many of these lion dogs were literally treated as royalty, pampered by personal servants.

Shih Tzu, sharing the name of «lion dogs» with several similar breeds, were so valued that they literally marched alongside humans in official processions.

This classification theory is consistent with old breed descriptions, which are somewhat contrary to the more classical sighthound / scenthound types, like the one offered in an advertisement run by the Rhodesian Parent Club in a show catalogue in 1926,»... Rhodesian Ridgeback (lion dogs) are unsurpassed for hunting and veld work.

In 1643, the Dalai Lama presented the Manchurian dynasty with a gift of small «lion dogs» (shih tzu).

By the 1920s, so many different types of ridged lion dogs existed in Rhodesia that a meeting was held to elucidate the most desirable points of the breed, which became the basis for the current standard.

The «lion dogs» were so successful that they soon became popular, their distinctive ridge becoming a trademark of quality.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks or African lion dogs as they are sometimes known are renowned for the ridge of hair which runs down their spine.

Referred to as «lion dogs,» they are the possible result of breeding from the shaggy herding dogs of that region.

These little dogs are nicknamed «lion dogs» and can be traced to the Tang Dynasty in the 8th century, according to the American Kennel Club.

It is likely that the first small Tibetan Lion Dogs from which the Shih Tzu is probably descended came to China during the Qing (Ch «ing) Dynasty (1644 - 62) as tributes from the Grand Lamas to the Chinese Imperial Court, and that the Chinese interbred these Tibetan dogs with the early western imports and with the Pug and the Pekingese.

Don't be fooled by the delicate, dainty look of Pekingese puppies; this breed, also known as «Lion Dogs», «Chinese Spaniels», «Pekes» or «Pelchie Dogs», is one of the most confident and independent of the toy group.

The first «Maltese lion dogs» were shown in America in 1877.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks, often known as African Bull Dogs, Ridgebacks, African Lion Hounds, Rhodesian Lion Dogs, and African Lion Dogs, are very unique and easy to recognize because of the distinct ridge of hair growing forward on the top of the breeds» back.

Sometimes called Foo Dogs or the Fluffy Lion Dogs by the Chinese, they were bred to ward off evil spirits and to have powerful mythic protective benefits.

In this psalm in verse 20 (Hebrew numbering) the hart (deer or doe, male and female), which is in the inscription (1), is also invoked within the three circles of animals in verses 13 - 22 (bulls lions dogs — dogs lions wild bulls).

The Shih Tzu is an adorable toy breed dog with ancient roots, with one theory stating that the breed originated in China as the «Lion Dog» in 800 BC.

I prefer the Serena and Lilly runner, and I think you should use one of the colorful prints from Pink Lion Dog because it's different than all the photography and is similar to a framed silk scarf.

A lion dog?

Others believe that it went to fight the Romans with the Visigoths and became the Lion Dog.

Lhasa Apso is a dog breed from Tibet and is known as Apso Seng Kyi, or Bearded Lion Dog in its native land.

People have called it the «ancient dog of Malta,» the Roman Ladies dog and the Maltese Lion Dog.

Some Tibetans refer to it as the «bearded lion dog.»

The lion dog of imperial China is now a king of hearts.

DescriptionShih Tzu, also called as the Chinese Lion Dog, is a famous breed of dog that originated in China.

Also known as the «Little Lion Dog», the breed originated in China, and for not so typical reasons, are not the best breed to have in a home of allergy sufferers.

Let the Lion Dog (Pekingese) be small.

The Shih Tzu, also called the Chinese lion dog, is believed to have hailed from Peking in the 17th century.

The name Shih Tzu actually means «the lion dog,» and although they are not fierce, their mane is definitely lion-esque.

The Lion Dog is affectionate but can become aggressive when teased.

The Chinese also cultivated a lion dog, the Pekingese, and dogs from each country were often presented between countries, encouraging some interbreeding between the Tibetan and Chinese dogs.

The Shih - Tzu is also known as the lion dog or the chrysanthemum dog.

At New York's first Westminster show, in 1877, the breed was exhibited as the Maltese Lion Dog.

The Chow Chow (sometimes simply Chow: 7 — 8) is a dog breed originally from northern China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan (Pinyin: sōngshī quǎn 鬆獅犬), which means «puffy - lion dog».

The first Maltese exhibited in the US was white and listed as a Maltese Lion Dog at WKC's first dog show in 1877.

A TYPICAL YEAR OLD LION DOG c. 1923 C.R. Edmonds, Farmer's Weekly, February 7, 1923) Height — 24 inches at the shoulder Weight — 60 lb Colour — Tawny, fawn or brindle Coat — short and hard Tail — Longish and thick, free from feather and carried low (Note: two breeders have advised the writer that considerable difficulty is experienced in the tail as at times varying lengths of tail occur in the same litter, some being only six to seven inches long like a docked dog, others with a kink like a Bulldog and others with long tails as described.

Also known as the «little lion dog» Löwchens are a beautiful breed they get their nickname from the distinctive haircut they are given similar to the poodle.

The lion dog is an ancient breed and was a member of the Chinese Imperial Court.

From North China, this «Fluffy Lion Dog» has this moniker for obvious reasons.

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The meaning of the breed name was originally «lion dog» because this variety of dog was bred to resemble a miniature lion.

By this time, the Pug was distinctly different from the Pekingese and the Lion Dog.

The union's official name for the breed was changed from «Rhodesian lion dog» to «Rhodesian Ridgeback».

The original breed standard for the Rhodesian Lion Dog was drafted in 1922 by F. R. Barnes on founding the first Ridgeback Club at a Bulawayo Kennel Club show, then in Southern Rhodesia (now in Zimbabwe), [17] and based on that of the Dalmatian.

The Lhasa Apso, also known as the Tibetan Apso, the Apso Seng Kyi (Tibetan), the Bearded Lion Dog, the Hairy Lion Dog, the Talisman Dog, the Shantung Terrier, the Sheng Trou, the Apso and the Lhasa, originated in the isolated reaches of the Himalayan Mountains and has remained largely unchanged in type and temperament for thousands of years.

True to his description as a lion dog, the Pekingese has a noticeable mane on the neck and shoulder area, with the coat on the rest of the body being somewhat shorter.

The Löwchen or Little Lion Dog (German: Löwchen «little lion,» French: Petit chien lion,» «little lion dog») is a breed of dog.

In 1922, some 20 to 30 Rhodesians met in Bulawayo to formulate a standard for their breed and to establish a club to be known as The Rhodesian Ridgeback (Lion Dog) Club.

They were the Lion dog, the Pekingese and the Los - sze.