The Jindo is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Korea for hunting and guarding. They are intelligent, independent, and alert, and make excellent companion dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 18–23 kg · Female 15–19 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 50–55 cm · Female 45–50 cm
- Origin
- South Korea
- Coat
- double, medium
- Colors
- red fawn, white, black, black and tan, wolf grey, brindle
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Korean Jindo Dog, Jindo-gae, Jindo-kyon, Chindo dog
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day