How long does a Korean Jindo Dog live?

The listed lifespan for a Korean Jindo Dog is 14–15 years.

How tall is a Korean Jindo Dog?

The listed height for a Korean Jindo Dog is 19–22 in (male), 17–20 in (female).

Is a Korean Jindo Dog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Korean Jindo Dog is 3 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Korean Jindo Dog?

The AKC energy score for a Korean Jindo Dog is 3 out of 5.

Foundation Stock Service

Korean Jindo Dog

Korean Jindo Dog is a medium dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 40–50 lb (male), 30–40 lb (female), height is 19–22 in (male), 17–20 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 14–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Loyal, Intelligent.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan14–15 years

Weight40–50 lb (male), 30–40 lb (female)

SizeMedium

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

19–22 in (male), 17–20 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14.5 years is about 1.2 years longer than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 40 lb is about 5.9 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is South Korea. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 1 out of 5.

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