Caring for Your Jindo: Key Health Concerns and Solutions

Introduction

The Jindo is a rare and ancient dog breed from Korea, with a rich history that dates back over 4,000 years. Despite their long-standing presence in Korean culture, JinDos are relatively unknown outside of their homeland. In recent years, however, the breed has gained popularity among dog enthusiasts worldwide.

As one of Korea's national treasures, the Jindo is renowned for its unique appearance, strong prey drive, and loyal temperament. However, owning a Jindo can be quite challenging due to their independent nature and high maintenance requirements. In this article, we will delve into the world of JinDos, exploring their characteristics, care needs, and more.

General Care

Housing

JinDos require spacious living quarters with sufficient room for exercise. They thrive in apartments or houses with a dedicated garden area. Given their high prey drive, it is essential to provide them with safe outlet spaces where they can engage with toys and exercise freely. Apartment dwellers should consider regular dog walking sessions at least twice daily.

Exercise Requirements

JinDos need frequent physical activity to maintain optimal health. Expect to spend around 2 hours each day engaging in various activities, such as running (short bursts) or playing fetch with them outside, guided walks alongside streets, trails or tracks nearby your residence, long leisurely stroll and training sessions at home using indoor trainers while others watch TV.

Socialization

Temperature Tolerance

Jindo Issues

Many Jindo owners report encountering certain issues within their lifestyle that impact not just the JinDos but equally on human members of households including you.

Their independent streak can lead to separation anxiety when they are away from their closest family members. Regular training and socialization, coupled with sufficient exercise can mitigate this challenge.

Another possible issue is digging due to JinDos instinctual nature.

Additionally Jindo's prey drive causes them difficulty working with off-the-lead as once a trail is perceived by this breed you wont hold that lead anymore.

Training

Feeding a Jindo

A balanced diet ensures best well-being, which means JinDos share their ancestors - they love variety, also meat like fish (grilled fillets of cod) & chicken breast for instance.

Some research have shown there to be an influence between nutrient requirements and overall health so its always good idea checking your Vets recommendations on feeding.

The Korean JinDog is known to eat well almost anything including grass - they might actually do that.

You can get the most benefit from providing balanced meat intake with fruits, whole food grains - you can use these recipes while adding appropriate amounts in proportion.

Some more points regarding this:

• A small serving of fish as much every meal.
• The ratio recommended 75% meat & the rest mixed into dry or wet (gruel) feed

When training JinDos don't be strict about rules since their natural curiosity often guides your actions which makes them fun to live around.