Jindo Dogs

The Jindo is a very smart dog, but like an infant it always craves lots of attention from its owner. It can recognize family or stranger extremely well and they make excellent watchdogs. It must be trained early, however, to become good and loyal watchdogs. There are hundreds of stories in Korea about these dogs faithfully returning to their owners when they are sold to others. It is an extremely agile cat like jumper and fences must be kept at least 6 feet. Experiences from owners state that this can be either the best dog you have ever had or the worst dog you ever had. This is due to its independent character it has. With firm and consistant handling they can become extremely loyal and obedient.

• Jindos are cautious against strangers.


• Jindos have strong, instinctual prey drives


• Requires daily regular exercise.


• Jindos can be stubborn, owners may have to patient and appreciate their independence, at the same time they really want to please their owners.


• Very smart and can find ways to slip out of regular collars, you will need to use non-slip collars.


• Dominant alpha dog personality. If walked on leashes, make sure it is the lead dog.


• Always wants to be next to its owner. Tell your wife the bitch wants to stay :)

Ears: Triangular ears, from a side view ears lean forward past vertical.
Jaw: Well developed underjaw wich makes head look round when viewed from the front.
Eyes: Eyes are almond or round. If they are almond, you can swear it looks Asian too!
Gender Differences: Females have more fox like features while males have heavier heads.
Growth: Many dogs reach their full height by 5 months.
Purity: Korean law only recognizes white and tan color Jindos.
Height: Dogs: 18 - 25 inches
Weight: 25-40 lbs.
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years.

Baekgu the Jindo Dog was sold to a new owner in the city of Daejon which was located 300km away. The dog escaped its current owner and returned to the old owner, haggard and gaunt. He became a national sensation in Korea and Jindo County even erected a statue to honor the dog.

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