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Name	Korean Jindo	Golden Retriever	Akita
Origins	Korea	Scotland	Japan
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita breeds.	Chindo Jin Dog Jindo Jindo Gae Jindo Gu Jindogae Korean Jindo Dog	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Korean Jindo or Golden Retriever or Akita? Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 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: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Find price differences between these breeds.	$300-$400	$1000-$2000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Korean Jindo or Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Korean Jindo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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 Compare training difficulty levels between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which is easiest to train?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which breed is most alert?	Korean Jindo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which breed is most protective?	Korean Jindo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita? Compare temperaments.	Active Intelligent Loyal Bold Faithful Brave	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Korean Jindo dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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 Golden Retriever vs Akita?	Average: Korean Jindo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. 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 Golden Retriever vs Akita social needs comparison:	Korean Jindo dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Korean Jindo dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Korean Jindo dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. 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 Golden Retriever vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The Korean Jindo barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which breed is most playful?	The Korean Jindo is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Apartment-friendly dog the Korean Jindo breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
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Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which breed is most flexible?	Korean Jindo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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 Golden Retriever or Akita?	Korean Jindo dogs handle alone time quite well.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Korean Jindo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which uses mouth most during play?	Korean Jindo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Korean Jindo bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Korean Jindo: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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 health problems common in Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which has fewer health issues?	Korean Jindos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	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?	Frequent The Korean Jindo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once 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 Golden Retriever vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis

Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which breed is most active?	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.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	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 Golden Retriever vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Korean Jindo or Golden Retriever or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Korean Jindo dogs have an average exercise need.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Korean Jindo or Golden Retriever or Akita?	Korean Jindo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low: The Korean Jindo has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
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Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. What colors are available?	Black Gray White Brindle Black & Tan Red Fawn	Golden Light	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Korean Jindo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which drools least?	The Korean Jindo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. 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 Compare odor levels between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Korean Jindo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Double	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. 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 Golden Retriever or Akita? Korean Jindo or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Korean Jindo dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which is best with kids?	Korean Jindo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Korean Jindo dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Korean Jindo or Golden Retriever or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Korean Jindo or Golden Retriever or Akita?	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Korean Jindo or Golden Retriever or Akita?	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita?	No Korean Jindo dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds 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.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Compare therapy dog potential between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Korean Jindo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which has most military use?	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Korean Jindo vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	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 Golden Retriever vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Korean Jindo, Golden Retriever, and Akita. Which has most recognition?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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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