Jeju dog
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The Jeju dog was brought back from the edge of extinction in 1986 when only three were found on the entire island of Jeju
in South Korea
. Since then an aggressive campaign of breeding has yielded a current population of close to three hundred. However, the ‘pure bred’ Jeju dog population is only estimated to be at about 69 as of September 2010.
In 2010, Korea
will designate the Jeju dog as a national heritage animal, which will allow for subsequent national protection. Hitherto, there were not enough animals extant to allow for such a distinction.
In terms of disposition, they make loyal guard dogs. But when ordered to attack prey, they can become aggressive.
, moved down to Peninsula, and came to Jeju island some 3,000 years ago. It is unclear who brought the animals to the island and what their original purpose was. Moreover, when the Jeju dog was brought to South Korea, it became the military dog and when the Jeju dog no longer was the military dog, people often ate the Jeju dog which is the primary cause of it being endangered.
After multiple tests of Jeju dog’s gene and descent analysis, animal husbandry in Korea is currently (2010) planning to request the Jeju dog to be nominated as the Korean National Monument.
Jeju-do
Jeju-do is the only special autonomous province of South Korea, situated on and coterminous with the country's largest island. Jeju-do lies in the Korea Strait, southwest of Jeollanam-do Province, of which it was a part before it became a separate province in 1946...
in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Since then an aggressive campaign of breeding has yielded a current population of close to three hundred. However, the ‘pure bred’ Jeju dog population is only estimated to be at about 69 as of September 2010.
In 2010, Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
will designate the Jeju dog as a national heritage animal, which will allow for subsequent national protection. Hitherto, there were not enough animals extant to allow for such a distinction.
Appearance
Jeju Dog have a wide and pointed foreheads. In many ways, the female Jeju dogs look like foxes in terms of their length and width while the male Jeju dogs look almost identical to wolves. They are also similar to the Korean Jindo dogs in terms of color and size. The primary difference being that Jeju dogs have tails that are pointed up like brooms. They are one of the largest dogs in Korea. They are 49–50 centimeter long, 20–25 kilogram in weight and have an average life span of 15 years. They have tawny brown hair. Because of their speed, they make ideal hunting companions. They have been known to hunt pheasants, deers, and badgers.In terms of disposition, they make loyal guard dogs. But when ordered to attack prey, they can become aggressive.
History
It has been hypothesized that Jeju dogs originated in ChinaChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, moved down to Peninsula, and came to Jeju island some 3,000 years ago. It is unclear who brought the animals to the island and what their original purpose was. Moreover, when the Jeju dog was brought to South Korea, it became the military dog and when the Jeju dog no longer was the military dog, people often ate the Jeju dog which is the primary cause of it being endangered.
After multiple tests of Jeju dog’s gene and descent analysis, animal husbandry in Korea is currently (2010) planning to request the Jeju dog to be nominated as the Korean National Monument.
See also
- Dog breeds
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- List of Korea-related topics
- Military dog
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