Korean Jindo vs Australian Shepherd – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Korean Jindo	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Korea	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	428	17
Reviews	5	2
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Other Names	Korean Jindo Dog, Chindo, Jindo, Jindo Gae, Jindogae, Jin Dog, Jindo Gu	Aussie, Little Blue Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America
Price	$300-$400	$600-$800

General Appearance - Korean Jindo vs Australian Shepherd

Size	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Hair & Care - Korean Jindo vs Australian Shepherd

Coat	Double Dense	Feathered
Colors	Gray White Black Red Fawn Black & Tan Brindle	Red Blue Merle Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Korean Jindo doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Korean Jindos shed moderately.	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Korean Jindo vs Australian Shepherd

Temperament	Active Brave Intelligent Bold Faithful Loyal	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Korean Jindo's has great intelligence.	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Korean Jindos aren't famous for their trainability.	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Korean Jindo is a playful breed.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Korean Jindos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Korean Jindos are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Korean Jindos are kinda antisocial.	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Korean Jindo barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Korean Jindos are good watchdogs.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Korean Jindos are extremely protective guard dogs.	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Korean Jindo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Korean Jindos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Korean Jindos have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Korean Jindos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Korean Jindos are apartment-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Korean Jindos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Korean Jindos handle alone time quite well.	Australian Shepherds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Korean Jindo vs Australian Shepherd

Stranger Friendly	Korean Jindos are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Korean Jindos are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Korean Jindos are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Korean Jindos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Korean Jindo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Korean Jindos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Korean Jindos are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Korean Jindos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Korean Jindo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Korean Jindo vs Australian Shepherd

Health Issues	Korean Jindos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Korean Jindos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Korean Jindos have an average exercise need.	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Korean Jindos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Korean Jindo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Korean Jindo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Korean Jindo vs Australian Shepherd

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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