The native dog breeds with short legs include Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, etc.

The Pekingese dog, also known as the Pekingese dog and the palace poodle, is an ancient dog breed in China with a history of four thousand years. It is a well-balanced, compact dog, heavy in the front and light in the hindquarters. It has personality, strong expressiveness, lively character, intelligence and human nature, and its image resembles a lion. It represents courage, boldness, and self-esteem more than beauty, elegance, or sophistication.

The Shih Tzu is native to China and originated in the 17th century. Originating from Tibet, they were kept as guard dogs in lamasery temples. The lamaist god of learning, Mandrup Hughli, often carries a small dog that can transform into a lion. The Tibetan Lhasa Apso, which resembles a lion in appearance, is thought to be closely related to the Lion Dog. Later it spread to Europe and was deeply loved by people because of its beautiful appearance.