The First Six Jindos in the UK

The first Jindo imported into the UK arrived at Overhill Kennels in 2002. This was a white male named General of Morningcalm. General did much to promote the breed, making appearances on television and in the national press. He also for many years made personal appearances on the Samsung stand at Crufts and at Discover Dogs. Combined efforts by Samsung International, The Jindo Island Breeding Centre and Meg Purnell-Carpenter enabled the establishment of this rare breed outside of Jindo Island.

Shortly after Generals arrival five more Jindos were imported. These dogs were to lay the foundation of the breed in the UK. These dogs were the first to be officially exported from the Island to anywhere in the world. It was, and still is, imperative to the Breeding Centre that all dogs exported from the Island should be pure bred.

Up until 2022 in order to register an imported Jindo with the English Kennel Club the original Pedigree, stamped by the Magistrate of Jindo Island, must be presented. It is the official Magistrates stamp that guarantees the purity of the dog. The Club holds a register of all pure Jindo Island Dogs, and their offspring. The colours of the Jindo are red, in various shades from deepest red to pale fawn, also white. Black and tan is also acceptable but there are currently none registered in the UK.