Jindo vs Shikoku
Compare the Jindo to the Shikoku. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Jindos and Shikokus.
Jindo
Shikoku
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
16-25 Inches
17-21 Inches
Weight
25-50 Pounds
35-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Jindo
Shikoku
Origin Country
South Korea
Japan
Origin Year
1300 AD
1900 AD
Jindo
Shikoku
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Jindo
Shikoku
Jindo
Shikoku
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Jindo
Shikoku
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Jindo
Shikoku
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Jindo
Shikoku
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Jindo
Shikoku
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Jindo
Shikoku
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Jindo
Shikoku
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Jindo
Shikoku
Jindo
Shikoku
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Jindo
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