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114 GUIDE T O BREED S

KOREAN JINDO

THIS INDEPENDENT DOG HAS A STRONG HUNTING INSTINCT AND NEEDS EARLY SOCIALIZING FCI

Height range Named after the Korean island of Jindo where it originated, the breed
18–21 in (46–53 cm) is popular in Korea but something of a rarity elsewhere. Used to hunt
Weight range game, both large and small, the Korean Jindo’s keen instinct
20–51 lb (9–23 kg)
for chasing other animals
Life span 12–15 years may be difficult to curb. Stiff, fawn hairs stand
away from body
Origin Korea
Erect, pointed
ears, lined with
dense hairs Longer coat on
Other colors backs of thighs
Thicker hair
on neck

White Red
Tucked-up
belly
Black and tan
Rounded,
catlike feet

SHIBA INU

THIS KEEN, PERKY, FAST-MOVING DOG HAS A STRONG URGE TO HUNT AKC

Height range Japan’s smallest hunting dog, the Shiba Inu Small, triangular
ears incline
15–16 in (37–40 cm) is a “national treasure” and has been known in slightly forward
Weight range its native country for hundreds of years. Bold and
15–24 lb (7–11 kg)
lively, the Shiba Inu makes a happy family dog.
Life span 12–15 years However, it can be unreliable with other pets if
Origin Japan not socialized early on, and it needs to have its
hunting instinct controlled outdoors.

Longer-haired tail Dark brown
carried in high curl eyes are keen
Other colors and alert

White Black and tan
Red dogs may have a black
overlay (red sesame).
Whitish
undermarkings
Coarse-haired,
red coat Rounded,
catlike
feet

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