Height
Jindos typically weigh between 30 and 50 lb and stand between 18 and 22 inches (46 and 56 cm) at the withers (14-23 kg). The Jindo has an average lifespan of 11–15 years with an overall body length that ranges from 27”–33” (69–84 cm) to 24”–29” (61–74 cm) while standing.
Care as a Pet/ In Captivity
Behavior
The Korean Jindo was originated on South Korea’s Jindo Island to hunt both small and large wildlife, such as boar and deer. In South Korea, they are revered as a natural gem. The Jindo are renowned for their intense loyalty and love of family. There are stories of Jindos making long journeys to see former owners and mourn them after a death. Jindo is a warm and compassionate person who desires frequent interaction but is not overly affectionate. Jindo appears to have a moral objection of getting wet and phobia of moving water. The Korean Jindo is a very easy-to-housebreak breed that keeps itself immaculately clean and does not smell like a dog.
Diet
You may be wondering what’s wrong with your Jindo’s feeding habits. They’re just fussy eaters who are accustomed to controlling their own food intake, so don’t worry. They don’t always take goodies from random people or lunge at food on the floor, which you’ll come to appreciate.
Giving them a diet as close to that of the wild will help maintain health for years to come. Some owners choose to feed their Jindo a raw diet but they also do well with a high protein grain free kibble. Avoid feeding your Jindo a kibble made with corn, as their digestive system isn’t used to heavy starches. Carbohydrates in general aren’t part of a primitive Jindo’s diet. Corn meal especially has a relatively high glycemic index that may cause obesity in your Jindo.
Exercise
Jindo dogs have a good sense of domesticity. They love a regular fitness routine and are content taking repeated, 10- to 30-minute walks throughout the day. As long as they get outside daily to grow and explore their domain, this makes them great apartment dogs. Extreme caution and training are advised when leaving a Jindo off leash due to their high prey drive. They naturally gravitate toward enlarging their sphere of influence. As they love to explore, expect frequent stops on walks for marking and sniffs. Depending on the weather, Jindo can keep up with the majority of long hikes. Some Jindo can be trained to fetch even though it is not their natural disposition to do so.
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