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The Jindo dog (Korean: 진돗개; RR: Jindo-gae) is an indigenous dog [1] [2] 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. It is one of South Korea's National Treasures. It has a reputation for being loyal and good at tracking things. [3]
Korean Jindo Dog. A medium-sized hunting dog breed called the Korean Jindo Dog (진돗개; 珍島개) is indigenous to the island. [2] It is known in Korea for its fierce loyalty, attachment to home and its hunting abilities. [12] Since 1936, the dog has been considered as a national cultural legacy and has been protected during the war times. [13]
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A fully grown male will reach a height of 48–53 cm (19–21 in), a female, 45–50 cm (18–20 in). Agile with well-developed senses of smell and sight, the jindo is an excellent hunting dog. By some accounts, the breed was introduced to the island after a Southern Song dynasty trading ship was wrecked nearby. [45] [46] [47] 59
The Pungsan dog breed was bred for a long time in isolation from other provinces. [8] During the 2000 inter-Korean summit, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il made a gift of two Pungsan dogs (associated with the North) to South Korean president Kim Dae-jung. In return, Kim Dae-jung gave two Jindo dogs (associated with the South) to Kim Jong-il.
A dog whose family died in the airplane crash disaster at South Korea's Muan International Airport on Dec. 29 is starting over.. According to Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth (), the canine ...
As South Korea has developed dogs have surged in popularity as pets, with an estimated 6 million in Korean homes, Humane Society International Korea says. South Koreans often treat their pets as ...
Kanojo will offer Korean corn dogs rolled in toppings such as Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, ramen crunches and also “elote-style.” Jilliane Hatsavongsa, the owner of Kanojo, said the restaurant’s ...