Do Jindo’s like water, how about baths?

Jindos typically exhibit a wide range of personality traits, although some traits are much more common than others. One of these traits is a dislike of water or getting overly dirty. Most Jindos prefer not to jump into the water or walk through a deep puddle if they can avoid it. They like to stay clean and dry.

With that said, if they must cross shallow water, they will do so quite willingly. However, when it comes to hunting or being very excited, all bets are off. The chase becomes the priority, and little will stand in the way of a determined Jindo and its prey.

My Jindo mix, Doogi, who is having a bath above, behaves differently when it comes to hunting. He will happily run through puddles or across swampy terrain, making a real mess of himself. This leads us to the topic of bath time.

When I am kayaking or swimming, my little Doogi will wade out to chest height and wait for my return. He hates water, but he hates being left alone even more.

Do Jindos like walking in the rain?

My Jindos have never been afraid of walking in the rain. They will never turn down a chance to patrol the neighborhood or start a potential hunt. In fact, they will still expect to go out to the toilet even on the stormiest of days. Even a torrential downpour is not enough to convince a Jindo to do their business inside.

Do Jindos enjoy baths?

Most Jindos hate having baths and will try to avoid them if possible. My Jindo mix even understands the word “bath” and will go into hiding at its mere mention. He is eight years old and has had countless baths, but they never get easier.

Whether Jindos need frequent baths is a matter of some controversy. Their coats naturally shed most grime and dirt, and they keep themselves very clean. However, they do have a “natural” dog scent that some people find offensive. They also tend to shed an awful amount of hair, so many people like to wash and groom them frequently to try and limit the amount of loose hair they leave on the floor.

Because Jindos have double coats, they can be slow drying. I suggest bathing them in the morning and then taking them for a walk to speed up the drying process.

How often should I bathe a Jindo?

It is generally advised to wash Jindo dogs once a week during the molt to help free stuck hair, and as required throughout the rest of the year. During the molt, some people like to groom their Jindo every day to remove loose hair, and they also tend to wash them once a week.

Outside of the molt, Jindos do not really need frequent baths. Their coats are naturally cleansing, and they only need baths if they get dirty or if you find their natural scent off-putting.

Do Jindos roll in dead animals?

Some dogs seem to roll in dead animals or the stinkiest substances known to man any chance they get. In my experience, most Jindos prefer to keep themselves clean and will not roll in anything disgusting.

However, I walk a Jindo called Happy, and she is a bit different than most Jindos. She loves to roll in dead animals or anything disgusting. Happy is a very submissive dog, and I think she rolls to hide her scent. On one walk just before she had puppies, she sought out the most disgusting pile of Husky poo possible and had a good roll around before I could stop her. Grossness aside, I suspect she was trying to hide her scent, and she gave birth to two puppies that night.