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[Cerriowen]

I'm not *quite* to the point of wanting to get a dog, but I'm starting to be in the market (har har har).

I'm really torn between getting a pure-breed shipped here, and adopting a mutt here. I worked with mutts at the ASPCA back in the states, but I'm wondering if these herds of strays that I see are as different from my version of a 'dog' as barn cats are from house cats. Has generations of being pretty much ferral caused these dogs to be more agressive or unfriendly towards humans. (I intend to get a puppy, not a grown dog, so I'm not talking about learned behaviors.) I realize that, since they're mutts, their character traits are going to differ greatly from dog to dog.

I'm wondering though if there's anything in particular I should know about the mutts here in Korea? Any major health issues with inbreeding? How hard is it to get the dog back to the states if I keep health records?

I see a lot of these dogs that look a bit like variations of mini-huskies, but they're white. Is there any type of dominant breed that tends to be seen a lot?

And for the last part of my question... how exactly would I go about getting a mutt if that's what I chose to do? I mean... do I just walk down the street, spot a puppy and offer someone money for it? Are there rescue organizations that would be able to put me in contact with people who have puppies?

[red dog]

[kermo]

You must be talking about the breed Jindo.



Wikipedia does a better job of explaining where they come from than I could.

[red dog]

If you have your heart set on a Jindo or other particular breed, I'm sure you can find one at a shelter or through a rescue group. Many of these dogs need homes too.

[formerflautist]

I adopted a Jindo mix from a rescuer on this board. The dog has been so sweet and loyal it's unbelievable. He's a bit shy around people but never mean to anyone. Despite him stealing my sandals chance he gets, he's a great dog.