They make excellent companion dogs because they naturally behave well around other animals and children. The Dosa dog has a wrinkly face and a sweet nature. The Dosa is not an ancient dog breed, with breeders estimating that they trace their origins back to the early 1900s. They are a large breed dog with features and a size typical to other mastiffs. They remain unrecognized by kennel clubs in America and the U.K. The Dosa Dog is among the rarest breeds in the world.
The Korean Mastiff (Dosa/Tosa Dog) Image Credit: Vera Zinkova, Shutterstock They have a high prey drive and don’t do well living around other animals unless they receive high-quality and early socialization.Ģ. They are gentle dogs, kind and affectionate with their owners. They are highly active pups and need plenty of exercise to remain satisfied. With a Korean Jindo, you can expect unflagging loyalty, bonding especially close to one person in particular. They weigh 40 to 55 pounds and stand at a maximum of 22 inches from their shoulder. Jindos are a Spitz-like breed who specialize in pack hunting, with or without a hunter at their lead. They are typically white, brown, or cream-colored. After this, the government in South Korea listed them as their 53rd national monument, and protections were put up to enhance the breed. The story of Baekgu, a loyal dog who traversed 186 miles over seven months to find his master launched these pups into the global scene. The Korean Jindo is the most well-known of the Korean breeds by far. Korean Jindo Image Credit: jamongcreator, Shutterstock So, what are these Korea-specific breeds? They are the Korean Jindo, the Korean Mastiff or Dosa dog, Sapsali, the Nureongi dog, the Pungsan dog, Donggyeongi dog, and the Jeju dog. Most of these dogs have bloodlines that have ties to common ancestors of wild dogs, such as coyotes and wolves. At this point, they are firmly considered to be a part of Korea’s national history. Several of them are facing extinction, even as organizations around the country work to bring back their bloodlines.Īlthough most of the dog breeds in Korea were not native initially, many believe that the first of these came over to the country in the 13th century from Mongolia. Most of them are not well-known outside of Korea’s borders. That doesn’t make them any less unique, though. Its size and history are a couple of reasons that there are not as many unique Korean dog breeds, especially compared to China or Japan. South Korea is a small country, totaling only 38.691 square miles to America’s 3.8 million square miles. Although many people would expect that such a beautiful country as Korea has plenty to offer, most don’t know about its unique dog breeds.
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