Korean Jindo

The Jindo dog (Korean: 진돗개; RR: Jindo-gae) is an indigenous dog native to the island of Jindo in South Korea. It is also known as Jindo-gyeon (진도견; Jindo-gyeon) and formerly known as the Chindo dog.

"Chindo" redirects here. For the ethnic group, see Chinese-Indonesian.
Jindo Dog
A Jindo
Other namesKorean Jindo
Jindo
Jindot-gae (진돗개)
OriginJindo Island, South Korea
Traits
Height Males 50–55 cm (20–22 in)
Females 45–50 cm (18–20 in)
Weight Males 18–23 kg (40–51 lb)
Females 15–19 kg (33–42 lb)
Coat Double coat of medium length. The outer coat is harsh, straight, and stands somewhat away from the body. The undercoat is soft.
Color red fawn, white, black, black and tan, wolf grey, and brindle. The undercoat is light in color.
Life span Typically up to 15 years
Kennel club standards
Korean Kennel Federation standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)
Korean name
Hangul
진돗개
Hanja
珍島개
Revised RomanizationJindotgae
McCune–ReischauerChintotkae
Alternate name
Hangul
진도견
Hanja
珍島犬
Revised RomanizationJindo-gyeon
McCune–ReischauerChindo-kyŏn

It is one of South Korea's Natural Treasures. It has a reputation for being loyal and good at tracking things. Due to its protected status within South Korea, only dogs born on Jindo Island can be officially registered as a Jindo by the Government of South Korea after an inspection. The dog was registered as a breed by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1998 and by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 2005.

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