Jeju

The Jeju dog, sometimes written Cheju dog or Jeju Gae, refers to a native Korean dog population from Jeju Island. It is usually described as a medium spitz or village-dog type, with erect ears, a wedge-shaped head, a curled or sickle tail, and a practical short to medium coat. Historically these dogs were used around farms and villages for hunting, guarding, and general utility. The label is less familiar internationally than Jindo, and modern preservation has focused on small remaining local lines rather than a widely exported show breed.

Stewardship matters as much as ordinary pet care. People interested in Jeju dogs should expect limited availability, variable documentation, and contact with Korean preservation groups or knowledgeable local breeders. As companions they tend to need the same structure as other Korean spitz-type dogs: secure fencing, early socialization, respect for prey drive, and regular outdoor activity. Breeding records that preserve origin, temperament, health, and working traits help keep the population from becoming a generic island-dog lookalike.

Colors: Albino, Apricot, Bicolor, Black, Black and Tan, Black and White, Black Mask, Blue, Blue and Tan, Blue Merle, Blue Roan, Blue Tick, Brindle, Brown, Brown and Tan, Brown and White, Chocolate, Cream, Dapple, Domino, Fawn, Fawn and White, Gold, Gray, Grey, Harlequin, Irish Marked, Leucistic, Liver, Liver Mask, Mantle, Mask, Melanistic, Merle, Mottled, Parti-Color, Piebald, Red, Red and White, Red Merle, Red Roan, Red Tick, Reverse Brindle, Roan, Sable, Saddle, Silver, Speckled, Spotted, Tan, Ticked, Tricolor, Tuxedo, White, Yellow