April 2019 - Jindo Dog Rescue

Jindo Dogs

Characteristics of the Jindo Dogs

Posted on April 10, 2019April 9, 2019
Marcia James

Jindo dogs are a unique dog breed that are very easy to house train. This dog doesn’t need the owner to housetrain it, has the capacity to housetrain itself. Most homeowners have the opinion that Jindo dog is the best dog in the globe while others believe that it’s the hardest dog to have. To appreciate the traits of these dogs new owners needs to be fully prepared for how to deal with them. Here is some help with training them.

Below are the characteristics of Jindo dogs:

Highly intelligent

Jindos are highly intelligent and have the ability to think for themselves. They have the trait of uncrating themselves in a matter of time they find themselves in problems.

Extremely Courageous

Jindos are very brave dogs and also fearless and also seem courageous. They have the capacity of getting rid of wild boar. Jindos becomes aggressive when they are put into temptations and also react by moving forward when they are threatened. Jindos do not like to be handled, restrained or feeling susceptible that’s why it’s important to muzzle them before the vet makes a visit.

Loyal to Their Owner

Jindos have a good relationship with their owners though time is required for an adult Jindo to strengthen its relationship with a new owner. Jindos are not the most affectionate breeds and that’s why they don’t admire to be inside with the pack. Jindos stay in the same house with the other family members and will always assume a guarding post.

Difficult to Have in a Pack

Jindos usually have the dominant traits which make it hard to own a pack of Jindos. Jindos of the opposite sex, when paired together, can perform better when compared to those of the same sex. Jindo will be the dominant dog if it’s paired with another dog breed. Others dogs find it hard to cope with the Jindo dog as a playmate. Every owner must take time and be patient in order to assimilate the Jindo with the other household pets. Occasional dogs are obvious in scenarios where there are two or more Jindo dogs.

High Prey Drive

Jindos are extremely prey driven this is because they are exceptional hunters. Jindos were used by hunters as the attacking weapon to kill the prey. Jindos are very effective when it comes to killing large animals like deers and also the boars. They are also extremely effective in killing small animals like rats and mice. Jindos shouldn’t be allowed access to places where there are preys unless the place is secured. This is because they may disobey the owner’s instruction when chasing the prey despite them being well trained. The other issue with Jindos is that they tend to view small animals such as cats and birds as prey. Jindos require to accept other household pets such as cat as the members of the pack.

Jindo Dogs

Caring for Your Jindo Dog

Posted on April 10, 2019
Marcia James

A Jindo dog is a breed native to South Korea. It is considered one of the most loyal dog bread you can own. This lively, active dog needs a family that can keep up with him. They are intelligent and loyal and need a family to treat them right.

Not a Family Dog

This breed of dog is easy to care for except the love being with their humans. So you will need to keep this dog close to keep them happy. This can be challenging when they are younger as they can be difficult to train. They like to be part of packs so if you become part of their pack and prove your dominance to they will follow your lead anywhere. This is a dog that needs only one or two masters. It does not do well with families.

Keeping Your Dog Occupied

This dog is intelligent and curious. If you want to own this breed of dog make sure you have the year for it and put up a serious fence. One that goes well below the ground and high above it, this dog will dig his way out of his yard to see what is on the other side of the fence and will jump high fences easily. Keep your picnic table away from the wall of the fence as this dog is smart enough to climb up and over it all on his own.

Socializing Your Jindo

This dog is not sociable to anyone outside of its own person or people. It will not enjoy dog parks as they do not like other dogs or other people. You will need to find ways to entertain this dog in the confines of your own yard and home. They do like games and will be amused for hours with anything you want to play. They also have a lot of energy to burn so expect to play with this dog a lot.

Grooming

This dog sheds and regular brushing will help keep your Jindo Dog clean and reduce the fur they lose. They will need to be checked for fleas and ticks daily during the summer because their fir makes it easy for them to move into their coats. They don’t need regular baths but make sure all mats are combed out first.

These dogs are good to spoil. They don’t like drafts and like having their own space so purchasing a dog bed for your dog is advisable, but don’t skip the dog training. Make sure they know at least basic commands as they’re strong-willed.

Jindo Dogs

Common Health Problems with Jindo Dogs

Posted on April 8, 2019May 29, 2019
Marcia James

The Jindo is considered to be one of the dogs with most impressive personal hygiene. It is a fastidious dog and believed to be one of the cross breads between Korean indigenous dogs and Mongol dogs. During the 13th century Mongol invasion of Korea, part of the Korean army withdrew to Jindo Island. The soldier dogs would end up getting isolated in the island, where they developed into a very unique strain. The dog’s fastidious nature made the Koreans to adopt them as hunting and guard dogs. Jindos’ popularity rose when the Government of Korea designated Jindo dogs as national treasure. In fact, during the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Jindo dogs marched in the opening ceremony.

Although the Jindo dog is considered as one of the healthiest and hygienic dogs in the world, a variety of infections and health concerns among Jindo dogs have been raised. Note that the Jindo has an excellent life expectancy rate of 10-15 years. The following are the health issues that have been discovered.

Hypothyroidism

A jindo dog with hypothyroidism will have poor skin color and manifest in itself abnormal aggression. Poor skin quality appears as a thinning coat and a darkened skin even where the dog is white.

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)

This disease makes the dog to be allergic to its own tissues and internal cells. The disease is categorized as an autoimmune disease that causes the following problems to a dog; depigmentation, crusting, ulceration of the nose and redness you might also note the appearance of lesions around the ears, limbs, eyes and other areas. DLE might occur at any stage of growth of your dog, and is witnessed more often in breeds such as German Shepherds, Collies, Shelties, and Siberian huskies. The infection tends to become more severe during summers and sunny days, due to increased exposure to ultra violet rays.

The following list below contains a list of some of the major issues that have been reported with some Jindo dogs, however, these cases have not been reported in a large number of dogs. Researchers have claimed that the following infections will be given priority in research and resource provision, once several cases have been reported. Till then , can they be announced as major health concerns.