Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Chindo or Lab?

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Name	Korean Jindo	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Korea	England Canada
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	428	1
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Korean Jindo and Labrador Retriever. What other names are these breeds known by?	Chindo Jin Dog Jindo Jindo Gae Jindo Gu Jindogae Korean Jindo Dog	Lab Labrador
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Korean Jindo and a Labrador Retriever. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Korean Jindo and a Labrador Retriever. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Korean Jindo or Labrador Retriever? Is a Korean Jindo taller than a Labrador Retriever?	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 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: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Korean Jindo and a Labrador Retriever. Which breed costs more?	$300-$400	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Korean Jindo or Labrador Retriever?	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 Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Korean Jindo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare training requirements.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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 a Labrador Retriever? Compare alertness levels.	Korean Jindo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare territorial behaviors.	Korean Jindo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Korean Jindo and a Labrador Retriever. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Intelligent Loyal Bold Faithful Brave	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever?	Sensitive: Korean Jindo dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever?	Average: Korean Jindo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Korean Jindo dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever?	Korean Jindo dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Korean Jindo dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Korean Jindo barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. 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 a Labrador Retriever? Compare play drive and energy.	The Korean Jindo is a playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare living space needs.	Apartment-friendly dog the Korean Jindo breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare adaptability levels.	Korean Jindo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Korean Jindo or Labrador Retriever?	Korean Jindo dogs handle alone time quite well.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Korean Jindo: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Korean Jindo and a Labrador Retriever. Which breed is healthier?	Korean Jindos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever?	Frequent The Korean Jindo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Korean Jindo or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Korean Jindo dogs have an average exercise need.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Korean Jindo or Labrador Retriever?	Korean Jindo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare obesity risks.	Low: The Korean Jindo has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? 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: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

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

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare kid-friendliness.	Korean Jindo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Korean Jindo or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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 Labrador Retriever?	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Korean Jindo or Labrador Retriever? Can a Korean Jindo and a Labrador Retriever be friends? Do Korean Jindo dogs get along with Labrador Retriever dogs?	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever?	No Korean Jindo dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever 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.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare scenting abilities.	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.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Korean Jindo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Korean Jindo or a Labrador Retriever? 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 Labrador Retriever. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Korean Jindo vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Korean Jindo and Labrador Retriever. Which has larger litters?	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Korean Jindo and Labrador Retriever breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Korean Jindo and Labrador Retriever. 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 Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Korean Jindo and Labrador Retriever. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Korean Jindo and Labrador Retriever. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Korean Jindo and Labrador Retriever. 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. 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 Canadian Canine Registry

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