The Jindo is an indigenous dog native to South Korea, medium-sized, and well-proportioned with a sickle-shaped tail rolled to the end of its top line. The dog is best known and treasured for its carefulness, impetuousness, ability to resist temptation, and loyalty to its master, making it a good guard and hunting dog. Unfortunately, it doesn’t live well with other animals. The body is covered in a double coat of medium length with white, black, wolf-grey, or brindle colors. It is categorized as a spitz-type dog with a keen and alert appearance coming from its forward-pointing erect ears and vivid expression.
Jindos have a withers height between 18”-22” (46-56 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 30-50 lb (14-23 kg). The Jindo has an overall body length of roughly 27”-33” (69-84 cm), standing height between 24”-29” (61-74 cm), and a typical lifespan of 11-15 years.
The Jindo is an indigenous dog native to South Korea, medium-sized, and well-proportioned with a sickle-shaped tail rolled to the end of its top line. The dog is best known and treasured for its carefulness, impetuousness, ability to resist temptation, and loyalty to its master, making it a good guard and hunting dog. Unfortunately, it doesn’t live well with other animals. The body is covered in a double coat of medium length with white, black, wolf-grey, or brindle colors. It is categorized as a spitz-type dog with a keen and alert appearance coming from its forward-pointing erect ears and vivid expression.
Jindos have a withers height between 18”-22” (46-56 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 30-50 lb (14-23 kg). The Jindo has an overall body length of roughly 27”-33” (69-84 cm), standing height between 24”-29” (61-74 cm), and a typical lifespan of 11-15 years.
