The Jindo gets its name from the Korean Jindo island. The breed is believed to be ancient, and the dogs are known for
being loyal and brave. In Korea, the Jindo is considered a national treasure.
The breed divided into two groups. The Tonggol or
Gyupgae are stocky, muscular, and have a deep chest.
This version of the breed has an equal proportion of
height at the withers and length. The Hudu or Heutgai
are slender with less deep chest. Nowadays the Korean
National Dog Association recognizes one more body
type; the Gakgol which is a combination of the Tonggol
and the Hudu.
The dogs come in five colors. White, Fawn, Grey, Black
and tan, or Brindle.
Jindos are highly intelligent, independent, and strong
willed. They tend to be suspicious towards strangers,
but are loving and protective towards the family. They
make great pets as long as they have mental and
physical stimulation and interaction with people or
another dog.
The breed’s loyalty is the basis of Korean cartoons,
documentaries, and even children’s storybooks.
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