The Donggyeong dog breed – thought to be Korea’s oldest – is to be listed as a natural monument, joining the Jindo (a hunting dog) and the Sapsal (apparently effective for keeping ghosts away) http://bit.ly/IlE3EK
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The Donggyeong dog breed – thought to be Korea’s oldest – is to be listed as a natural monument, joining the Jindo (a hunting dog) and the Sapsal (apparently effective for keeping ghosts away) http://bit.ly/IlE3EK
Isn’t the Poongsan the third breed recognized in Korea?
Hmm. Good question. Can’t find anything on that. At least according to Wikipedia it’s of North Korean origin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pungsan_Dog so maybe the South hasn’t listed it. Can’t find much about dog breeds on the Cultural Heritage Administration website http://jikimi.cha.go.kr/english/new/index.action