Australian Cattle Dog vs Jindo
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Jindo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Jindos.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Jindo is an okay choice for new owners, but the Australian Cattle Dog is strongly discouraged for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Jindo and Australian Cattle Dog are child friendly, but the Jindo is a better choice for young children.
- Grooming - The Australian Cattle Dog is very easy to groom. The Jindo has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - Both the Australian Cattle Dog and Jindo are average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Jindo |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Height | 17-20 in. | 16-25 in. |
| Weight | 30-50 lb | 25-50 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | Korea, Republic Of |
| Origin Year | 1840 AD | 1300 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 95°F | 30°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 25 mph | 22 mph |
| Strength | Medium | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Low | Medium-High |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Jindo |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | High | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | High | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Below Average | Very Low |
| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Jindo |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
| Obesity | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Jindo |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | No |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Blue Mottled | Yes | No |
| Blue Speckled | Yes | No |
| Red Mottled | Yes | No |
| Red Speckled | Yes | No |
| Black (heukgu) | No | Yes |
| Black&tan (naenunbakyi Or Heukgal) | No | Yes |
| Gray (jaegu) | No | Yes |
| Tiger Brindle (hogu Or Hopi) | No | Yes |
| White (baekgu) | No | Yes |
| Yellow (hwanggu) | No | Yes |