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Korea Jindo Dog

Korea Jindo Dog

FCI standard Nº 334
Origin
 Korea
Group
 Group 5 Spitz and primitive types
Section
 Section 5 Asian Spitz and related breeds
Working
 Without working trial
Acceptance on a definitive basis by the FCI
 Wednesday 06 July 2005
Acceptance on a provisional basis by the FCI
 Friday 10 March 1995
Publication of the official valid standard
 Tuesday 09 November 2004
Last update
 Wednesday 13 July 2005
En français, cette race se dit
 Jindo coréen
Diese Norm ist in deutscher Sprache sichtbar
 Koreanischer Jindo
En español, esta raza se dice
 Korea Jindo Dog
In het Nederlands, wordt dit ras gezegd
 Koreaanse Jindo Dog

Usage
Hunting dog.

Brief historical summary
There is no written record about the origin of the Korea Jindo Dog, but many authorities agree that this breed has existed for several thousands of years in the Island of Jindo, which is located at the South-West end of the Korean peninsula. About the ancient origin, however, among different theories, the main accepted is, that the Jindo Dog is indigenous to Korea; the breed has been well preserved in this island due to the transportation difficulties in those days. In Korea, Korea Jindo Dogs are called Jindo-kae or Jindo-kyon. Kae or Kyon are Korean words for dog.

General appearance
The Korea Jindo Dog is a well-proportioned medium-sized dog used for hunting and guarding. With erect ears and a rolled or sickle-shaped tail it should be a vivid expression of agility, strength, alertness and dignity.

Important proportions
Ratio between height at withers : length of body = 10 : 10,5.

Behaviour / temperament
The Korea Jindo Dog has a very strong instinct for hunting and is bold, brave, alert and careful, not tempted easily and impetuous. But most of all he is extremely faithful to his master.
On the whole he is not fond of other animals, especially males. He also has a good sense of direction. A one-man dog, he readily accepts a new master, but never forgets his attachment towards the former master who raised him from puppyhood. He keeps himself clean and eats sparingly.

Head

Cranial region
Head
 In general, the head forms a blunt triangle when viewed from above and does not make the dog appear clumsy or coarse.
Skull
 The skull is of medium size in proportion to the body. The top is slightly rounded and tapering down gradually to the eyes. The width between the ears is moderate in proportion to the size of the head. 
Stop
 Well defined, but not too abrupt. There is a slight furrow extending up towards forehead.

Facial region
Nose
 Black. In case of white dog, flesh colour is permitted.
Muzzle
 The muzzle should not be bulky nor turned upward.
Lips
 Black, closing tightly, thin and not pendulous; upper lip slightly covers the lower lip.
Jaws and teeth
 Very strong; scissors bite.
Cheeks
 Well developed, dry and moderately round when viewed from side and front; narrowing to the end of the nose.
Eyes
 Dark brown in colour, rather small in proportion to the size of the head, almond in shape and very lively; the outer corner of both eyes is slanted towards the ears.
Ears
 Of medium size, triangular in shape, thick and perfectly erect; ears, set neither high nor low, point slightly forward in line with the back of the neck. Inside of ears, a fine and dense texture of coat is desirable.

Neck
Rather well-balanced and thick without dewlap, well muscled and strong. The Korea Jindo Dog carries his neck proudly and well arched when excited.

Body
Back
 Strong and straight.
Loin
 Well muscled, taut, lean and narrower than the rib cage.
Chest
 Strong and moderately deep, but not too broad. The deepest point of chest reaches just above the elbow, but same level with the elbow is also acceptable. Ribs well sprung. Brisket well developed.
Underline and belly
 Drawn up.

Tail
When let down, the tip of the tail should reach the hock. Root rather set high, stands straight firmly and should not sway when the dog moves. Sickle-shaped or rolled, the end of the tail touching the back or the flank. Should not be too curled. The tail is profusely feathered.

Limbs

Forequarters
Generality
 Forelegs straight and parallel when viewed from front.
Shoulders
 Strong and powerful and well laid back.
Elbows
 Close to the body, turned neither in nor out.
Pastern
 Slightly slanting forward when viewed from side.

Hindquarters
Generality
 When viewed from side, the hindlegs are moderately angulated; when viewed from the rear, hindlegs stand straight, parallel and neither too wide nor too close. Dewclaws should be removed except in countries where their removal is forbidden by law.
Upper thigh
 Well-developed.
Stifle
 Moderately angulated.
Hock
 Well let down, not straight, moderately angulated.

Feet
Cat feet. Toes rather short, roundish, compact and tight. Nails strong; black colour is preferred. Pads thick and well-cushioned.

Gait and movement
The gait of Korea Jindo Dog is powerful and steady. The back should remain firm and level. He trots carrying his head high, but when speed increases, the head is carried rather low, almost at the level of the shoulders. The upper part of the tail moves slightly according to the change of direction of the dog.

Coat
Hair
 The Korea Jindo Dog has a double coat. Undercoat is soft, dense, light in colour, but sufficient to support the outercoat. Outercoat is stiff and stands somewhat off body. Comparing with the hair of the body, the hair on head, legs and ears is shorter and the hair on the neck, withers, back and rump is longer. The hair on tail and back of thighs is longer than on the rest of the body.
Colour
 The colours of the Korea Jindo Dog are red fawn, white, black, black and tan, wolf grey and brindle.

Size and weight
Height at withers
 Males : 50-55 cm, ideal 53-54 cm. Bitches : 45-50 cm, ideal 48-49 cm.
Weight
 Males : 18 - 23 kg. Bitches : 15 - 19 kg.

Faults
• Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and its ability to perform its traditional work.
• Faults listed should be in degree of seriousness.

General faults
 Not enough muscled.
 Bones too thick or too fine.
 Level bite.
 Non-erect ears.
 Dropping tail, short tail.
 Overangulation.
 Straight hock, cow hock, barrel hock.
 Long coat or short coat.
 Choppy gait, stilted gait.

Disqualifying faults
 Aggressive or overly shy.
 Oversize, undersize.
 Undershot, overshot.
 Doggy bitch, bitchy dog.
 More than 3 missing teeth.
 Lack of pigment, albinism.

NB :
• Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
• The above mentioned faults when occurring to a highly marked degree or frequently are disqualifying.
• Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation should be used for breeding.

Bibliography
http://www.fci.be/
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