Jindos make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Rafeiro Do Alentejo if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

South Korea

Portugal

Spitz-type

Mastiff-Type

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brindle
Red
Gray
Black

Pied
Brindle
Fawn
Gray
Black

Jindos have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos have medium-length coats.

A Jindo can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Rafeiro Do Alentejo can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Hypothyroidism

Usually Very Healthy

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests

X-Rays
General Physical Examination
OFA on hips and elbows

Jindos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Jindos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Jindos are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Rafeiro Do Alentejo dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Walking, Sniffing, Dog Parks, Hiking, Road, Walk, Run

Hug, Walk, Run, Chase, Fetch, Tug-of-war

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jindo, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Rafeiro Do Alentejo, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Jindos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Rafeiro Do Alentejos usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Jindo requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Rafeiro Do Alentejo has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-51 pound (18 - 23 kg) Jindo feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 88-110 pound (40 - 50 kg) Rafeiro Do Alentejo feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Jindo is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Rafeiro Do Alentejo is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Jindo is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Rafeiro Do Alentejo is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Jindo is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Jindos are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Jindos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are not very fond of playing and prefer other activities.

Jindos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos can be difficult to train and require consistent and patient training.