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

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

Korean Jindo vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

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

Korean Jindo vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

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

Korean Jindo vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

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

Korean Jindo vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Korean Jindo barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Akita 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: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? Compare play drive and energy.	The Korean Jindo is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? Compare living space needs.	Apartment-friendly dog the Korean Jindo breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Korean Jindo vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Korean Jindo vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Korean Jindo vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

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

Korean Jindo vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Korean Jindo vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Korean Jindo vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Korean Jindo and Akita? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray White Brindle Black & Tan Red Fawn	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Korean Jindo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? Compare drooling amounts.	The Korean Jindo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	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.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Korean Jindo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Korean Jindo and an Akita? Compare fur types.	Dense Double	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? 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 Korean Jindo or Akita? Do Korean Jindo dogs shed more than Akita dogs?	Korean Jindo dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Korean Jindo vs Akita Good With Comparison

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

Korean Jindo vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? 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: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? 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: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? 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: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? 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: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Korean Jindo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Korean Jindo or an Akita? 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 Korean Jindo and Akita. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Korean Jindo vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Korean Jindo and Akita. Which has larger litters?	4-8 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Korean Jindo and Akita breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Korean Jindo and Akita. 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.

Korean Jindo vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Korean Jindo and Akita. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Korean Jindo and Akita. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Korean Jindo and Akita. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	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

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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.