Shiba Inu vs Jindo
Compare Shiba Inus to Jindos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
16-25 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
25-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Origin Country
Japan
South Korea
Origin Year
-300 BC
1300 AD
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Shiba Inu
Jindo
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Shiba Inu
Jindo
