Jindo vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Jindo to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Jindos and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

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Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Jindo and Miniature Australian Shepherd are okay choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Miniature Australian Shepherd is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - Both the Jindo or Miniature Australian Shepherd have high grooming requirements.
Barking - The Miniature Australian Shepherd bark/howls frequently. The Jindo has an average level of barking.

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Jindo vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Breed Name	Jindo	Miniature Australian Shepherd
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	13-15 yrs.
Height	16-25 in.	13-18 in.
Weight	25-50 lb	30-40 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Korea, Republic Of	United States
Origin Year	1300 AD	1978 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Good
Personality
	Aggressive Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Loving Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	30°F to 80°F	30°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Below Average	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	High-Very High
Exercise Required	High	High
Top Running Speed	22 mph	20 mph
Strength	High	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium-High	Medium
Shedding	Medium-High	Medium
Dander	Medium	Medium
Drool Amount	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.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Jindo	Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	Yes	Yes
Family/Pack	No	No
Independent	Yes	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	Yes	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Average
Fighting	Below Average	Very Low
Guarding	Average	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	High
Hunting	High	Below Average
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Very Low
Sledding	Very Low	Below Average
Watch	Very Low	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Jindo	Miniature Australian Shepherd
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	13-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Drug Sensitivity	No	Yes
Glaucoma	No	Yes
Hypothyroidism	Yes	No
Iris Coloboma	No	Yes
Juvenile Cataracts	No	Yes
Obesity	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	No	Yes
Retinal Dysplasia	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Jindo	Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	No
Wavy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Long	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black (heukgu)	Yes	No
Black&tan (naenunbakyi Or Heukgal)	Yes	No
Gray (jaegu)	Yes	No
Tiger Brindle (hogu Or Hopi)	Yes	No
White (baekgu)	Yes	No
Yellow (hwanggu)	Yes	No
Black	No	Yes
Blue Merle	No	Yes
Liver	No	Yes
Red Merle	No	Yes
White & Black	No	Yes