Comparison: Korea Jindo Dog and Taiwan Dog

Korea Jindo Dog and Taiwan Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Korea Jindo Dog
Photo: Mitch Barrie from Reno, NV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Taiwan Dog
Photo: Cho Hsun Lu, CC BY 3.0, source
Korea Jindo DogTaiwan Dog
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originSouth KoreaTaiwan
CategoryMediumMedium
Weight15–23 kg12–18 kg
Recognition features
  • Well-proportioned medium-sized dog with thick, erect triangular ears
  • Tail rolled or sickle-shaped, reaching the hock when let down
  • Red fawn, white, black, black-and-tan, wolf grey or brindle
  • Medium-sized dry, sinewy dog with a triangular head and almond-shaped eyes
  • Thin pricked ears and a sickle tail
  • Short hard coat: black, brindle, fawn, white or combinations
CoatDouble coat: soft, dense, light undercoat and stiff, somewhat stand-off outer coat; red fawn, white, black, black-and-tan, wolf grey or brindle.Short, hard coat lying tight to the body (1.5–3 cm); black, brindle, fawn, white, or white with black, fawn or brindle.
PurposeKorean hunting and guard dog from Jindo Island; devoted to a single master.Native Taiwanese hunting, watch and companion dog descended from South Asian hunting dogs.

Breed page: Korea Jindo Dog · Breed page: Taiwan Dog

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.