What's the meaning of decorating a dog?

In China culture, decorating dogs usually symbolizes auspiciousness and happiness. Dog is one of the 12 Zodiacs in China, and is considered as a representative of loyalty, courage and friendliness. Decorative dogs are usually presented in lovely images, such as gold and red, which symbolize wealth and good luck. Decorative dogs can also be used as feng shui ornaments and placed at home or office, which is believed to bring good luck and protect family safety.