Which is Better between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog? A Very Detailed Review.

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Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Korean Jindo Dog: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and for the Korean Jindo Dog. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Korean Jindo Dog.

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog: Overview

Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog are similar in size. The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Curly-Coated Retriever to the Korean Jindo Dog based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog

Factor Curly-Coated Retriever Korean Jindo Dog
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 3/5
Height 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the 19.5 to 21 (males), 18.5 to 20 inches (females)
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 65 to 100 pounds 35 – 60 pounds
Life Span 9 to 12 years 12 – 15 years
Average Lifespan 10.5 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $1000 – $1050
Average Price No Data $1050
Temperament Score 91.7 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cord-1 PRA
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • GSD IIIa
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Curly-Coated Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Korean Jindo Dog. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Korean Jindo Dog is 73 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Curly-Coated Retriever is a better pet than the Korean Jindo Dog. So, you should get the Curly-Coated Retriever!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog

    Below is a list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog are most different:

  • Curly-Coated Retrievers are prone to nip and chew at things. However, Korean Jindo Dogs are not prone to nip and chew at things.

    • The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog

    The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog are most similar:

  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Korean Jindo Dogs weigh 35 – 60 pounds when fully grown. Korean Jindo Dogs are 19.5 to 21 (males), 18.5 to 20 inches (females) when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog

    The lifespan of Curly-Coated Retrievers is between 9 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Curly-Coated Retrievers is 10.5 years.

    The lifespan of Korean Jindo Dogs is between 12 – 15 years. The average lifespan of Korean Jindo Dogs is 13.5 years.

    Korean Jindo Dogs live longer than Curly-Coated Retrievers.

    Temperament of the Korean Jindo Dog Versus the Curly-Coated Retriever

    The Korean Jindo Dog has a better temperament than the Curly-Coated Retriever.

    This is because the temperament score for the Korean Jindo Dog is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Curly-Coated Retriever is 91.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 91.7 percent, the Curly-Coated Retriever has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Korean Jindo Dog has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog by measuring the temperaments of 181 Curly-Coated Retrievers and 2 Korean Jindo Dogs.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Korean Jindo Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Korean Jindo Dogs?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.

    Korean Jindo Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Korean Jindo Dog

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Korean Jindo Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.

    Korean Jindo Dogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Korean Jindo Dogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Korean Jindo Dogs?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Korean Jindo Dogs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Korean Jindo Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Korean Jindo Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Korean Jindo Dog

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Korean Jindo Dogs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Korean Jindo Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Korean Jindo Dogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Korean Jindo Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Korean Jindo Dogs?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Korean Jindo Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and Korean Jindo Dogs?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Korean Jindo Dogs get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Korean Jindo Dogs are not easy to train.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Korean Jindo Dogs adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Korean Jindo Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Curly-Coated Retriever:

  • Airedale Terrier (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Korean Jindo Dog vs Airedale Terrier.
  • German Shorthaired Pointer (78 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Korean Jindo Dog vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • English Springer Spaniel (79 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Korean Jindo Dog vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Irish Setter (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Korean Jindo Dog vs Irish Setter.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Korean Jindo Dog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Korean Jindo Dog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Korean Jindo Dog:

  • Alaskan Klee Kai (72 percent match with Korean Jindo Dog). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai.
  • Alaskan Malamute (72 percent match with Korean Jindo Dog). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute.
  • Bedlington Terrier (75 percent match with Korean Jindo Dog). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Bedlington Terrier.
  • Icelandic Sheepdog (76 percent match with Korean Jindo Dog). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Icelandic Sheepdog.
  • Kai Ken (77 percent match with Korean Jindo Dog). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Kai Ken.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Curly-Coated Retriever and how the Korean Jindo Dog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and of the Korean Jindo Dog to other breeds:

    Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Curly-Coated Retriever versus Havanese     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Dachshund     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Shichon     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Newfoundland     Curly-Coated Retriever versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Puli     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Saint Bernard     Curly-Coated Retriever versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Italian Greyhound     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Curly-Coated Retriever versus King Shepherd     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Berger Picard     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Bordoodle     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Finnish Lapphund     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Lhasa Apso     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Keeshond     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Belgian Tervuren     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Brussels Griffon     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Catahoula Bulldog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Great Dane     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Canaan Dog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Airedale Terrier     

    Korean Jindo Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Korean Jindo Dog versus Hovawart     Korean Jindo Dog versus Golden Retriever     Korean Jindo Dog versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Korean Jindo Dog versus Miniature Schnauzer     Korean Jindo Dog versus Aussiedoodle     Korean Jindo Dog versus Golden Retriever     Korean Jindo Dog versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Korean Jindo Dog versus Manchester Terrier     Korean Jindo Dog versus Chihuahua     Korean Jindo Dog versus Dogo Argentino     Korean Jindo Dog versus Keeshond     Korean Jindo Dog versus Affenpinscher     Korean Jindo Dog versus Vizsla     Korean Jindo Dog versus Pomapoo     Korean Jindo Dog versus Portuguese Water Dog     Korean Jindo Dog versus Australian Terrier     Korean Jindo Dog versus English Cocker Spaniel     Korean Jindo Dog versus Affenhuahua     Korean Jindo Dog versus Bracco Italiano     Korean Jindo Dog versus Maltese     Korean Jindo Dog versus Catahoula Bulldog     Korean Jindo Dog versus American Eskimo Dog     Korean Jindo Dog versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Korean Jindo Dog versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Korean Jindo Dog versus Shiranian     

    Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Korean Jindo Dog better suits you and your family.