Why the Border Collie is Better than the Korean Jindo Dog as a Pet

Last Updated: Mar 09, 2022

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Border Collie Versus Korean Jindo Dog: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie or the Korean Jindo Dog.

Note that the border collie breed comes in two varieties based on coat texture. There is the smooth-coat border collie and the rough-coat border collie. Read our article on rough-coat border collie versus smooth-coat border collie.

Furthermore, the border collie dog breed is very different from the collie dog breed. Learn about the differences between these two dog breeds in our border collie versus collie article.

Finally, just like the border collie, the collie also comes in two varieties. There is the rough collie and the smooth collie. To learn about the differences and similarities between them, check out our article on rough collie versus smooth collie.

Border Collie versus Korean Jindo Dog

Border Collie versus Korean Jindo Dog: Overview

Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are similar in size. The Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Border Collie belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

On the other hand, the Korean Jindo Dog belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs 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.

Border Collie versus Korean Jindo Dog: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Border Collie 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 Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog

FactorBorder CollieKorean Jindo Dog
Tolerates Being Alone1/52/5
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
Life Span12 to 15 years12 – 15 years
Height18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder19.5 to 21 (males), 18.5 to 20 inches (females)
Adapts Well To Apartment Living2/53/5
Good For Novice Owners2/52/5
General Health2/54/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl4/54/5
Dog Friendly3/53/5
Does NOT Shed3/51/5
Easy To Groom3/51/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight3/54/5
Does NOT chew on things3/54/5
Low Prey Drive3/51/5
Tendency NOT to Wander3/51/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor3/52/5
Weight30 to 45 pounds35 – 60 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather4/55/5
Tolerates Hot Weather4/52/5
Kid-Friendly4/53/5
Easygoing1/53/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Friendly Toward Strangers5/54/5
Easy To Train5/52/5
Intelligence5/55/5
NOT Rambunctious1/52/5
Minimal Exercise Needs1/51/5
Potential For Playfulness5/54/5
Average Lifespan13.5 years13.5 years
Average Price$1000$1050
Price Range$600 – $1250$1000 – $1050
Temperament Score82.4 percent100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Collie Eye Anomaly
  • Congenital Deafness
  • DNA Repository
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination, recommended annually until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
  • Shoulders
  • TNS Info
  • Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Border Collie 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 Border Collie is 80 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 Border Collie is a better pet than the Korean Jindo Dog. So, you should get a Border Collie!

    Border Collie versus Korean Jindo Dog

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog

    Below is a list of where the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are most different:

  • Border Collies are very easy to train. However, Korean Jindo Dogs are not easy to train.
  • The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog

    The Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are most similar:

  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Korean Jindo Dog

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog.

    Border Collies weigh 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Border Collies are 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder 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.

    Here is our article on Border Collie size, Border Collie growth, and Border Collie weight.

    Lifespan of Border Collie versus Korean Jindo Dog

    The lifespan of Border Collies is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Border Collies is 13.5 years.

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

    Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.

    Border Collie versus Korean Jindo Dog

    Temperament of the Border Collie Versus the Korean Jindo Dog

    The Korean Jindo Dog has a better temperament than the Border Collie.

    This is because the temperament score for the Korean Jindo Dog is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Border Collie is 82.4 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 82.4 percent, the Border Collie has a below-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 Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog by measuring the temperaments of 312 Border Collies and 2 Korean Jindo Dogs.

    Price of Border Collie versus Price of Korean Jindo Dog

    The average price of the Border Collie puppy is $1000. The price of the Border Collie typically ranges from $600 – $1250. However, the price of a Border Collie can be as low as $100 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1009 Border Collie puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Korean Jindo Dog puppy is $1050. The price of the Korean Jindo Dog typically ranges from $1000 – $1050. However, the price of the Korean Jindo Dog can be as low as $1000 and as high as $1200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 4 Korean Jindo Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Korean Jindo Dog is more expensive than the Border Collie.

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    Border Collie Korean Jindo Dog
    Average Price $1000 $1050
    Price Range $600 to $1250 $1000 to $1050

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Border Collie and Korean Jindo Dog. For different price points, the charts show how many Border Collie puppies or how many Korean Jindo Dog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Border Collies. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Border Collies. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Korean Jindo Dogs

    A breakdown of the prices of Korean Jindo Dogs

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Border Collie puppy or the Korean Jindo Dog puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie cost and price.

    Check out our list of best Border Collie breeders here

    Border Collie versus Korean Jindo Dog

    Adopting the Border Collie versus Adopting the Korean Jindo Dog

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Border Collies and many Korean Jindo Dogs are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Border Collie named Leon that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Border Collies like Leon on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Border Collies, Korean Jindo Dogs are also available for adoption. For example, Hessal is a Male Korean Jindo Dog that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Korean Jindo Dogs like Hessal that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Tip is the name of another Border Collie (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Buddy is an adorable Male Korean Jindo Dog on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Border Collies and Korean Jindo Dogs are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Border Collies and Korean Jindo Dogs that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Korean Jindo Dog

    Border Collies do not like to be left alone.

    Korean Jindo Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Border Collies shed more than Korean Jindo Dogs?

    Border Collies shed moderately.

    Check out our articles to learn more on how to minimize shedding in Border Collies, and on how to groom a Border Collie

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Border Collies are moderately easy to groom.

    To learn more about how to properly groom a Border Collie, check out our article on how to groom a Border Collie.

    Learn more on how to take care of a Border Collie here.

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

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Korean Jindo Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Korean Jindo Dogs?

    Border Collies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Border Collie make a good addition to a family. They love kids and kids love them.

    Learn about Border Collie temperament here.

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

    Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Border Collies are very easy to train.

    Korean Jindo Dogs are not easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Korean Jindo Dog

    Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Korean Jindo Dogs?

    Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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 Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Korean Jindo Dogs?

    Border Collies are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

    Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Korean Jindo Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Korean Jindo Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Korean Jindo Dog

    Border Collies have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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 Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Korean Jindo Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Korean Jindo Dogs adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Korean Jindo Dog?

    Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    You may also be interested in how the Border Collie compares to other breeds aside from the Korean Jindo Dog. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:

    Border Collie versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Border Collie versus Bordoodle     Border Collie versus Pomchi     Border Collie versus Chi-Poo     Border Collie versus Harrier     Border Collie versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Border Collie versus Silky Terrier     Border Collie versus Westiepoo     Border Collie versus Portuguese Water Dog     Border Collie versus Irish Water Spaniel     Border Collie versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Border Collie versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Border Collie versus Irish Wolfhound     

    Conclusion: Border Collie 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 Border Collie and the Korean Jindo Dog better suits you and your family.