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| Jindo GaeThe Jindo breed derives its name from the island of Jindo, in SW Korea. They are jealously protected by the Koreans, who do not want them exported to uncaring people who will breed injudiciously, thus loosing the essence of the breed. But some Korean people have emigrated, taking their dogs with them, so there are a few outside of Korea - in USA & Japan, for example. Jindos can be referred to as "Jindo Gae" - dog of Jindo Island. The dogs have a great sense of smell and have been used for tracking game over long distances. Sometimes the dogs hunt in packs, and if a large animal is brought down - eg a deer, one dog returns to fetch the owner, while the rest of the pack wait for their return, guarding the quarry. Their sniffing abilities have also been used by the defence forces. They have a homing instinct and have been known to find their way home over long distances. Jindos are one man dogs, and protect their masters. They get on fine with people but they fight with other dogs and pets. As hunting dogs, they have a natural compulsion to attack other animals. They need stong handling from the owner. Although certain breeds are produced for the cooking pot in Korea, to be eaten by humans, the Jindo is not one of them. It is so highly regarded that it is protected as a national monument. The tail can be curled over the body, or stand erect & straight. Eyes are golden brown. Coat: medium length. Double coat with coase guard hairs and dense undercoat. Color: officially white or reddish tan, but black & black/tan are also seen. It is a medium size breed. Height at shoulder: males 18 - 22" (45 - 55 cms), females 17 - 21" (43 - 52 cms) Weight: males 33 - 44 lbs (15 - 20kgs),
females 22 - 33 lbs (10 - 15kgs)
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