United States

South Korea

Yorkshire Terrier, American Rat Terrier

Spitz-type

2000s

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Fawn
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

White
Brindle
Red
Gray
Black

Ratshire Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

A Ratshire Terrier can have a litter of 5-7 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 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.

Portacaval Shunt
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Hypothyroidism

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hip Dysplasia

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Dental and Oral Examinations
Electromyography (EMG)
DNA

Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests

Ratshire Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Ratshire Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Road trip, Walk, Bath time, Run, Nap, Toy catch

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

Ratshire Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Jindos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Ratshire Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Jindo, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Ratshire Terriers usually need at least 90 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 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.

Ideally, Ratshire Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Jindo should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Ratshire Terrier feed 1 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 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.

The average cost of a Ratshire Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Ratshire Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 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.

Ratshire Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Jindo is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Ratshire Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Ratshire Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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