At a glance the quick version
Wikipedia gives 12-16 kg for the breed without splitting by sex.
Coat and looks how to spot one
dense spitz-type coat
A thick coat, mostly tawny yellow-brown with some darker hairs, covers a medium-sized spitz-type body. It has a broad forehead, pointed upright ears and a bushy, broom-like tail carried upright.12
Personality what they are like
A loyal, alert island dog, gentle yet quick, with sharp senses that made it a capable guard and hunting companion.12
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Traditionally used to hunt pheasant, badger and deer, so it needs active daily exercise.12
The story where it all began
The Jeju dog is thought to trace back to dogs from China that settled on Jeju Island long ago and adapted to its environment. By 1986 only three were found on the island, and a dedicated breeding effort brought numbers back to around 300 by 2010, when it was named a national heritage animal.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Korean government
- Designated a national heritage animal in 20101
How many about 300 (of which about 69 considered purebred)1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Jeju. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- Wikipedia: Jeju dog en.wikipedia.orgused for history, population, size, lifespan, temperament, fun facts
- Korean Wikipedia: 제주개 ko.wikipedia.orgused for origin, coat colour, temperament, hunting use
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.