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Jindo
Also known as: Korean Jindo Dog
Breed origin: Jindo Island in Korea
Original purpose: Hunting dog.
AKC recognized: No
AKC group: Foundation Stock Service
Size:
Weight: males 40 to 50 lbs;
females 33 to 42 lbs
Size: Height: males 19½ to 21½ inches;
females 17½ to 19½ inches
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General characteristics/temperament: The Korean Jindo Dog is active, intelligent, gentle, courageous, and extremely loyal. They are very active and need enough space to run, and require at least a 6-foot high fence. They are very intelligent and learn quickly, but require a lot of attention and interaction with their family. If left alone for too long, they will get into trouble. Many Jindo dogs are found in animal shelters, given up by owners who did not know what they were getting themselves into and find these dogs too hard to train. Early socialization is very important, and the owners must be able to establish themselves as the pack leaders. Jindos make excellent watchdogs and have the ability to distinguish friends from foe. Many will not take food from strangers. They will typically housetrain themselves as puppies, and have a very strong homing instinct.
Good watchdog? Yes
Protective? Yes
OK in apartments? No
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Intelligent? Yes
Easy to train? No
Energy/Activity Level: High
Additional photos of Jindo
Other websites for additional information:
American Kennel Club breed page
Wikipedia breed information page
Jindo Dog Rescue
DogBreedMatch
