Taiwan Dog vs Korean Jindo – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Taiwan Dog	Korean Jindo
Origins	Taiwan	Korea
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Group	Guard Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	303	428
Reviews	1	5
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Other Names	Formosan Mountain Dog, Takasago Dog, Taiwan Canis, Taiwanse Canis	Korean Jindo Dog, Chindo, Jindo, Jindo Gae, Jindogae, Jin Dog, Jindo Gu
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set
Price	$600-$1700	$300-$400

General Appearance - Taiwan Dog vs Korean Jindo

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (12-16 kg)	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 35 pounds (16 kg), Female: 31 pounds (14 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)
Height	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (49.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Taiwan Dog vs Korean Jindo

Coat	Fine	Double Dense
Colors	Black Yellow Brown	Gray White Black Red Fawn Black & Tan Brindle
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Taiwan Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Korean Jindo doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Taiwan Dogs shed moderately.	Korean Jindos shed moderately.

Characteristics - Taiwan Dog vs Korean Jindo

Temperament	Loyal Versatile Intelligent Enthusiastic Courageous Fearless Protective	Active Brave Intelligent Bold Faithful Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Taiwan Dog is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Korean Jindo's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Taiwan Dogs are quite easy to train.	Korean Jindos aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	The Taiwan Dog is a playful breed.	The Korean Jindo is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Taiwan Dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Korean Jindos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Taiwan Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Korean Jindos are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Taiwan Dogs are a social breed.	Korean Jindos are kinda antisocial.
Barking	Average to high: The Taiwan Dog is a vocal breed.	Low: The Korean Jindo barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Taiwan Dogs are good watchdogs.	Korean Jindos are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Taiwan Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Korean Jindos are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Taiwan Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Korean Jindo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Taiwan Dogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Korean Jindos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Taiwan Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Korean Jindos have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Taiwan Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Korean Jindos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Taiwan Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindos are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Taiwan Dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Korean Jindos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Taiwan Dogs 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.	Korean Jindos handle alone time quite well.
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 - Taiwan Dog vs Korean Jindo

Stranger Friendly	Taiwan Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Korean Jindos are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Taiwan Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindos are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Taiwan Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Korean Jindos are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Taiwan Dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindos are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Taiwan Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Korean Jindo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Taiwan Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Korean Jindos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Taiwan Dogs are generally with other pets.	Korean Jindos are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Taiwan Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Korean Jindos 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 Taiwan Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Korean Jindo 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 - Taiwan Dog vs Korean Jindo

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Korean Jindos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Taiwan Dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Korean Jindos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Taiwan Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Korean Jindos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Taiwan Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Korean Jindos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Taiwan Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Korean Jindo has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Taiwan Dog is an average drooler.	The Korean Jindo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Taiwan Dog vs Korean Jindo

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	10-12 puppies	4-8 puppies
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