Lions at our door

We have a couple of lions at our door.

They are about two feet high

and are made of concrete.

A better look.

The Chinese commonly have a pair of lions at their doorstep. One, the female, is holding a baby, the other, the male, has a ball under his right foot.

Why do they put them out, Wikipedia tells the history?

This is Katrin, our attack dog, looking out.

You had better stay clear of her.