What is the origin of Leizhou stone dog in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province?

Leizhou stone dogs have a long history, a large number, wide distribution, rich connotation, different shapes, different shapes, vivid charm and lifelike, and are precious cultural and artistic heritage with unique local characteristics. In Leizhou, look around the ancient city gate, village mouth, ancient road, alley mouth, gate, water mouth or ancient tomb, and you will definitely see a stone dog carved from basalt rock. Being worshipped like a stone lion guarding the door has become a unique folk culture in Leizhou. According to Lei Zuzhi, Leizhou is the birthplace of ancient southern barbarians, where ethnic minorities such as "Lao Yao, Tong, Dong, Liao and Li" live together, among which Yao people regard dogs as "totems". Until the Tang Dynasty, it was said that Leizu Chen Wenyu was born because of the discovery of the dog with nine ears: there is a legend about the origin of the name "Leizhou", which was born in a stone egg found by the dog with nine ears. The spirit dog discovered Leizu and guarded Leizu's growth, so it was regarded as a god to protect human beings. Lei Min carved the image of a dog with a stone and placed it at the entrance of the village, the roadside, the alley, the doorway, the water mouth and the grave to ward off evil spirits and protect the environment and people.