The Jindo was originally bred on the Island of Jindo in Southwest Korea several centuries ago. They were bred to hunt wild boars, rabbits, badgers, and deer, working in groups or on their own. It is characteristic for the Jindo to bring down its prey, then to return to its owner to lead him/her to its catch. Jindos first started to appear in the United States in the 1980s. The Jindo is protected by Korean Law as a national monument. Their legendary loyalty and affection for their masters, fastidious nature, high intelligence, and unfailing courage have made the Jindo the most popular breed of dog in Korea Description The coat of the Jindo comes in white, yellow, red, red and white, tan, tan and white, black, black and tan, and brindle.
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General Apearance 
The Jindo is a medium-sized
spitz-type dog that originated from the Jindo Island in Korea. Similar
in appearance to the smaller Shiba Inu and the larger Akita, they were
originally bred for hunting game as small as rodents to as large as
deer. Almost all Jindos possess strong wills (even the ones that seem
deceptively compliant) and have independent minds. They love to roam and
are quite the free spirits. They think they know best and can be very
protective of their loved ones and territory. Because of these traits,
Jindos are not recommended for inexperienced owners. Like most
independent breeds, they need (and thrive under) firm but loving
handling and consistency. An owner who has earned the respect of his/her
Jindo will be rewarded with unsurpassed loyalty and obedience. As with
all breeds, the Jindo temperament varies with the quality of breeding
and environment. The typical Jindo is very affectionate with its loved
ones and reserved with strangers. A typical Jindo will not show
affection towards people it has just met. At their most expressive, they
are friendly in a gentle way. They are excellent watchdogs and will
guard the home and family to the death if necessary. Early socialization
to friendly strangers, other dogs, cats, and especially children is
strongly recommended because Jindos are instinctively protective and
have high prey drives. Because of their prey drives, they are usually
not reliable around smaller animals such as hamsters and rabbits. In
Korea, there are no leash laws and Jindos are allowed to roam freely.
Their only aggression seems to be directed at other dogs and only as a
means of establishing dominance or territories.
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need room to move. These dogs love to roam and investigate their
territory (which to them, is fairly expansive). Unless well-trained on
recall, it is highly recommended that Jindos be walked on lead at all
times because of their prey drive. A minimum of two, 30-minute brisk
walks are necessary and should be enough to keep a Jindo happy. Although
Jindos are not famous for their fetching abilities, they can be trained
to fetch which is also an excellent form of exercise. Playing tug-of-war
with a Jindo is not recommended unless the owner is assured victory.
Life About 12-15 years
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Dogs: 18 – 25 inches (48-65 cm.) Bitches: 16 – 22 inches (41-58 cm.) Weight: Dogs 35 – 50 pounds (16-23 kg) Bitches: 25 – 40 pounds (11-18 kg.) The Jindo is a relatively healthy dog. Hypothyroidism can be a problem.Grooming The Jindo has a double coat that sheds heavily twice a year. During the shedding season, extra care must be given to the coat. Warm baths can help the process along. Daily brushing is necessary to remove the undercoat. Otherwise, be prepared for rolling tumbleweeds of undercoat.
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Any departure from the foregoing points should
be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Note ** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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