Bearded Collie vs Jindo
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Jindo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Jindos.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Bearded Collie is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Jindo is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Bearded Collie.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Bearded Collie is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - The Bearded Collie requires moderate grooming, but the Jindo has high grooming needs.
- Barking - The Bearded Collie has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Jindo is an average barker.
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| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Jindo |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Height | 20-22 in. | 16-25 in. |
| Weight | 40-60 lb | 25-50 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (Scotland) | Korea, Republic Of |
| Origin Year | 1500 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 | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 75°F | 30°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 22 mph |
| Strength | Medium | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium-High |
| Dander | Low-Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | 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 | Bearded Collie | Jindo |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | High | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Average |
| Herding | High | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | High | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | High | Very Low |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Jindo |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Addison's Disease | Yes | No |
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Arthritis | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Eye Diseases | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | Yes |
| Obesity | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Jindo |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | No |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Blue & White | Yes | No |
| Brown & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | 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 |