Korean Jindo Dog
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Temperament
Alert, Loyal, Intelligent
[2]A dog developed on Korea’s Jindo Island
The Korean Jindo Dog comes from Jindo Island off South Korea’s southwest coast. The FCI standard says there is no written record of its ancient origins and links its preservation to the island’s historic transportation barriers.
[1]A medium-sized hunting and guarding dog
The FCI standard describes a medium-sized hunting and guarding dog with erect ears and a rolled or sickle-shaped tail. Its character description emphasizes courage, alertness and strong attachment to its owner.
[1]Erect ears, a rolled tail and a double coat
The FCI standard describes erect ears, a rolled or sickle-shaped tail, and a double coat. It accepts red fawn, white, black, black and tan, wolf grey, and brindle. An accepted standard color alone does not establish an individual dog’s pedigree.
[1]Height ranges and preferred size
The FCI height ranges are 50–55 cm for males and 45–50 cm for females, with preferred heights of 53–54 cm and 48–49 cm. Weight is 18–23 kg and 15–19 kg respectively; body length is about 1.05 times height.
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