Dear cecil,
This question is in reference to the photo tour of interest "Some pictures of Merchant court Hotel Lobby"
In the picture the fu dogs are placed facing each other and they are kept in lobby. But I read that the fudogs should always be placed near the front door on the either side of the front door. And that they should be placed outside the door. So what is the correct way of keeping the fudogs. Can they be kept inside the house facing each other or should be placed outside the main door. Thanks.

Dear Anon,
1. Most of the time, you will find two lion statues (which are standing tall and strong) on both sides of a main entrance.
2. Fudogs are more like the small remote cousins of the majestic lion or the equivalent of `poodles'.
3. This is quite similar to live pet dogs that some of us keep. Some keep dogs for both as a companion (inside the home) and if there is a garden, some keep to `protect' the house.
4. As these are beliefs, it is still acceptable to have the figurines inside a place especially a hotel.
Furthermore, these figurines are not religious objects and are mere statues.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 5/18/00 2:12:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
This question is in reference
to the photo tour of interest
"Some pictures of Merchant
court Hotel Lobby"
In the picture the fu dogs are
placed facing each other and
they are kept in lobby. But I
read that the fudogs should
always be placed near the
front door on the either side
of the front door. And that
they should be placed outside
the door. So what is the
correct way of keeping the
fudogs. Can they be kept
inside the house facing each
other or should be placed
outside the main door. Thanks.

Here are a few interesting insights drawn from the discussion on the correct way of placing Fu Dogs:

• 🦁 Fu Dogs vs. Lions: Fu Dogs are considered the smaller, more symbolic cousins of the grand lion statues often seen guarding entrances. They’re sometimes described as the “poodles” compared to the majestic lions, emphasizing their more decorative and approachable role.

• 🏠 Placement Flexibility: While tradition suggests placing them outside the main door on either side, it’s also acceptable to keep them indoors—such as in hotel lobbies—since they are not religious objects but rather symbolic statues.

• 🐕 Companion Symbolism: The role of Fu Dogs is likened to real pet dogs—some are kept inside as companions, while others guard the home from outside. This dual symbolism reflects symbolisms or beliefs and not Feng Shui.

• 🎭 Cultural Belief, Not Doctrine: Their placement is guided more by cultural belief than strict rules. This flexibility allows for adaptation in modern contexts, such as hotels or homes, without violating Feng Shui principles.