Keeshond vs Jindo

Compare the Keeshond to the Jindo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Keeshonden and Jindos.

Keeshond vs Jindo
Keeshond
Jindo
Keeshond
Jindo
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General Details
Keeshond
Jindo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-18 Inches
16-25 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
25-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Keeshond
Jindo
Origin Country
Netherlands
South Korea
Origin Year
1400 AD
1300 AD
Temperament
Keeshond
Jindo
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Keeshond
Jindo
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Keeshond
Jindo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-15-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Keeshond
Jindo
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Keeshond
Jindo
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Keeshond
Jindo
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Keeshond
Jindo
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Keeshond
Jindo
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
None
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Keeshond
Jindo
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Keeshond
Jindo
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Obesity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Keeshond
Jindo
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Keeshond
Jindo
Breed Colors
Black
Gray
Silver
White
Black (Heukgu)
Black and tan (Naenunbakyi or Heukgal)
Tiger brindle (Hogu or Hopi)
White (Baekgu)
Yellow (Hwanggu)
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