Lion dog (disambiguation)

Lion dogs are Chinese guardian lions, traditional Chinese architectural ornaments.

Lion dog may also refer to the following dog breeds:


 * Rhodesian Ridgeback, or African Lion Dog, bred for hunting lions
 * Leonberger, also known as the "Gentle Lion"
 * Löwchen, or Little Lion Dog, a small non-sporting dog
 * Maltese dog, or Maltese Lion Dog, a breed of companion dog originating in Malta
 * Shih Tzu or Chinese Lion Dog, a breed of dog in the toy group