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[rapier]

Obviously the two don't get along.

Its actually hilarious to see the average korean interact with dogs. Its clear as day they are terrified of them, yet will put on a display of bravado tainting or shouting at the chained animal to try and prove they're not afraid- only to flinch whenever the poor beast so much as twitches an ear.

I was watching 2 ajoshis looking at a caged jindo yesterday. Both approached it as if about to handle an unexploded bomb. determined to show no fear, one dude taps tentatively on the cage. Instantly the beast reared up from its afternoon nap in a cacaphony of barking that sent them flinching back several feet. the hound continued haranging them until they stood a full 3 yards back, before scuttling off to safety down the fire escape. haha!!

Last week i noticed 2 rather large siberian huskies chained up near the entrance of the bar. A group of guys had to go within feet of them, making a mad dash before entering the bar doors- of course the dogs taking exception to such strange and suspicious behavior.
They then stared transfixed as i calmly walked over to the largest of the brutes and casually patted and stroked it round the head, before it settled back to lying down.

Any more dog stories/observations??

[Cheonmunka]

Well, I'm drinking Dog Soju these days.. if that counts as odd dog awareness... I love dogs actually, but if you can't have one as a pet why not, well you know, eat it? Sounds kind of horrorsome but... �밳 �����ִ�.

[weatherman]

A couple of times a week I walk my in-laws family golden retriever. I walk it in a small park that is much longer than wide. There is only only one path. (yes, I carry the poop bag ) A foreigner walking a good sized dog, you would think that the locals have seen nothing like it before, and can't quite come to grips with it. Golden retrievers are nothing but friendly and a lot of others are out walking their dogs too. They want nothing to do with us. It is pretty funny, and I try to make situations where the locals have to deal with us. The only brave folks are the young kids who haven't learnt to be afraid of dogs or foreigners.

[Bo Peabody]

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[rapier]

I tried to adopt a puppy into my appt 2 years back. At first it was very nervous of course so I tried to settle it in.
However on returning home (day 2) the little tiger ran out the door and up the stairs in the block. I followed it up flight by flight, always just out of reach of grabbing him, until it darted into a flat of koreans that had left their door ajar.

The sheer pandemonium that errupted was a sight to see as i entered their appt. to retrieve my little pet: The ajumma had leapt, screaming onto the sofa, and ajosshi had climbed the armchair. In front of the telly, was pup, quivering in fright as a 5yr old boy stood screaming at its face at point blank range. I kept telling him to be quiet, but the youngster was intent on bravely defending mumsie from the beast.
It was so frightened, it took a couple of deep bites from my arm as i scooped it up.

Anyhow, dogs and appts don't seem to work out- the little fella missed me too much at work all day and would run circuits of the living room in glee whenever I returned, for hours non stop (wore me out): so i had to find a new home for it. oh well.

[fusionbarnone]

Unless a person has 8/12 years to dedicate to a furry buddy(including cats; 12/20 years), should limit themselves to appreciating canines from afar.

Koreans who do keep dog/s, really love their animals from what I've seen on early mornings. I've also, known thoughtful Koreans(female) who after a night of drinking(with me), buy food for the street strays.

[fusionbarnone]

Unless a person has 8/12 years to dedicate to a furry buddy(including cats; 12/20 years), should limit themselves to appreciating canines from afar.

Koreans who do keep dog/s, really love their animals from what I've seen on early mornings. I've also, known thoughtful Koreans(female) who after a night of drinking(with me), buy food for the street strays.

[VanIslander]

Let's remember a fundamental distinction between big dogs and small dogs in Korea: MANY Koreans like small breeds, just as many eat bosintang made out of large domestic breeds.

Especially among young women and children, small dogs are well treated and pampered, to the point that many have better lives than many dogs back home. Those storefront small dogs that lie around leisurely all day, going for little trips here and there when fell like it, have it pretty good, as do the dye jobs that are fawned over by overly affectionate young women.

The majority of my elementary school age students like dogs, and drivers regularly slow down and even stop to let dogs cross their path.

It's cats that are almost universally hated. Out of nearly a hundred students only a half dozen say they "love" cats, and always to a catcall of boos from their peers. One student even admitted it to me before class but denied it in class!

And there's nothing funnier than seeing a grown man scoot a few meters sidewards at the approach of a sauntering cat. Killer kitty!

[Cheonmunka]

Very nice letter VanIslander.

I actually managed to get close and pat one of these feline beasts but that happened only once. They certainly have a hard life here. But they too are appreciated for their ability in getting rid of nastier rodents.

PS: I usually dislike those dyed-hair dogs. They seem snappy and too spoiled.

[Barking Mad Lord Snapcase]

If I ever work in Korea again, I will probably keep a poster/calender of cats in my office. Right above something (anything) made in Japan - maybe a cat statue?

[saw6436]

Three weeks ago someone ate my Chindo Dog. I've eaten dog many times before but I think never again. Still feel sick and angry everytime I think about him.

And by the way, Chindo make great pets. Loyal, affectionate, smart. But a with a huge stubborn streak.

[rapier]

The feral street cats in korea are among the mangiest and most wretched i've seen anywhere. Seemingly treated with fear and hatred by most koreans, they mostly emerge under the safe cover of night to scavenge. They also make an infernal noise in spring, yowling and growling in the small hours of morning.

None of them appear to have collars or owners, and frequently get run over and left for days before anyone removes them. poor things.

[JongnoGuru]