Is Jindo a good family dog?
Fastidious and quiet indoors, they make great household pets and companions. Jindos require strong training, patience, and plenty of long walks. However, this makes them a good fit for active individuals and families who have enough time to let their wonderful personalities shine through.
Are Jindos destructive?
Is a Great Indoor Dog: Jindos have an ability to keep themselves very clean, don’t have much of a doggie odor are very respectful inside a home, are rarely destructive and almost never get on the furniture unless invited.
Are Jindo dogs illegal?
The Korean Jindo, a hunting dog that originated from Jindo Island in Korea, is that country’s most popular dog breed and considered a national treasure. Despite being illegal to export from Korea, many Jindos were brought to the U.S. and are now bred for sale here. Most are no longer purebred.
Do Jindo dogs like to cuddle?
Not the most cuddle seeking dogs, the Jindo usually likes to be around their owner and will find a spot to take guard. After trust is built with a Jindo, they will allow just about any loving cuddles or caretaking from their owners (unless they have specific triggers).
How long do Korean Jindos live?
With optimal care, they have an average lifespan of 11 to 13 years.
How long can Jindos hold their pee?
As a general rule they can hold it for one hour for every month of their age. A two month old puppy can hold their bladder for two months. Sticking to the routine will help get your house trained quicker, but accidents will happen while you are training your dog.
How long do Jindo dogs live?
What breeds make a Jindo?
spitz
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, it was originally bred for hunting game as small as rodents to as large as deer.
Can Jindos go off leash?
So if you want to get a Jindo and do some off-leash walking, make sure the dog is well socialized with other dogs so there is no problems. My dogs have no problem with people when they’re off leash, they don’t bother approaching other people, they ignore them or turn the other way.
How much does a Jindo cost?
A Jindo puppy from a very reputable breeder could cost up to $2,000. However, you can also find Jindo puppies for sale from $300-$1,000.
How heavy do Jindos get?
40 – 60 lbs
35 – 55 lbs
Korean Jindo/Mass
Is there such a thing as a Jindo Dog?
Sadly, there are Jindos that have been bred for dog-fighting or mixed with pitbulls and so there will be dogs that are extremely dog aggressive even on neutral territory. In these cases, dog aggression can be controlled by intensive training but never completely eliminated.
What kind of health problems does a Jindo have?
Jindos are extremely healthy dogs that nevertheless have a couple of health concerns: hypothyroidism and obesity. While the former can be treated if signs of its onset are watched for, the latter can be prevented with a diet managed as closely as the training and socialization that this dog requires.
What kind of training does a Jindo need?
The Jindo is also an independent breed and a rapport between dog and handler must be present before a Jindo responds with enthusiasm. For this reason, the Jindo responds best to obedience training that utilizes a balance of positive reinforcement and judicious negative reinforcement by its owner.
When does a Jindo move up in the pack?
Professional advice is strongly advised when this occurs, especially if there are children in the family. If there are other dogs in the household, the Jindo will try to move up in the pack order after the puppy turns 6 months of age or a few weeks after an adult has accepted the home as its own.