Akita vs Korean Jindo Comparison – Which dog is better American Akita or Chindo?

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Name	Akita	Korean Jindo
Origins	Japan	Korea
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Akita and Korean Jindo. What other names are these breeds known by?	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Chindo Jin Dog Jindo Jindo Gae Jindo Gu Jindogae Korean Jindo Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Akita and a Korean Jindo. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Akita vs Korean Jindo Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Akita and a Korean Jindo. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Akita or Korean Jindo? Is an Akita taller than a Korean Jindo?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (49.5 cm)

Akita vs Korean Jindo Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Akita and a Korean Jindo. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1200	$300-$400
Availability Which is easier to get, Akita or Korean Jindo?	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Akita vs Korean Jindo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Korean Jindo dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare training requirements.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare alertness levels.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare territorial behaviors.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Akita vs Korean Jindo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Akita and a Korean Jindo. How do their temperaments differ?	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Active Intelligent Loyal Bold Faithful Brave
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Akita vs Korean Jindo?	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Korean Jindo dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Akita vs Korean Jindo?	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Korean Jindo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Akita vs Korean Jindo social needs comparison:	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Akita vs Korean Jindo?	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Akita vs Korean Jindo? Which can be better for hunting?	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Akita vs Korean Jindo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Korean Jindo barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Korean Jindo is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Korean Jindo breed.
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Akita vs Korean Jindo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare adaptability levels.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Korean Jindo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Akita or Korean Jindo?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Korean Jindo dogs handle alone time quite well.

Akita vs Korean Jindo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare biting tendencies.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Korean Jindo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Korean Jindo bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Akita vs Korean Jindo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare average lifespans.	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Korean Jindo: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Korean Jindo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Akita and a Korean Jindo. Which breed is healthier?	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Korean Jindos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Akita vs Korean Jindo?	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Korean Jindo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Akita vs Korean Jindo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs Korean Jindo health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	No data available

Akita vs Korean Jindo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare activity levels.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Korean Jindo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Akita vs Korean Jindo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Akita or Korean Jindo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Korean Jindo dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Akita or Korean Jindo?	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Korean Jindo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Akita vs Korean Jindo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Korean Jindo has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Akita vs Korean Jindo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Akita and Korean Jindo? Compare breed colors.	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Gray White Brindle Black & Tan Red Fawn
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Korean Jindo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare drooling amounts.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Korean Jindo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Korean Jindo has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Akita and a Korean Jindo? Compare fur types.	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Dense Double
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Akita or Korean Jindo? Do Akita dogs shed more than Korean Jindo dogs?	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Akita vs Korean Jindo Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare kid-friendliness.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Korean Jindo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Akita or Korean Jindo? Which dog is more friendly?	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Akita or Korean Jindo?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Akita or Korean Jindo? Can an Akita and a Korean Jindo be friends? Do Akita dogs get along with Korean Jindo dogs?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Akita vs Korean Jindo?	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Korean Jindo dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Korean Jindo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Korean Jindos are usually recommended for elderly people.

Akita vs Korean Jindo As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Korean Jindo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Akita or a Korean Jindo? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Akita and Korean Jindo. Which has stronger military background?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Akita vs Korean Jindo Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Akita and Korean Jindo. Which has larger litters?	3-12 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Akita and Korean Jindo breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Akita and Korean Jindo. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Akita vs Korean Jindo Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Akita and Korean Jindo. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Akita and Korean Jindo. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Akita and Korean Jindo. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	No data available

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Rob Z.
Mar 28, 2020, 10:58:01 AM:
Jindo have very little health problems other than hypothyroidism and some allergies
Jessie
Jul 10, 2020, 7:33:53 AM:
Akita isn't orgin breed. Back to Japapnese colonial era they took Jindo and made by crossbreeding their dogs. And Jindo is very loyal to one's master. Jindo is unknown because it is protected by Korea.