If you’ve ever been to a dog cafe in Korea, you’d probably think you walked into a room of living stuffed animals- tiny, white, and fluffy. But then, if you go to a park in America, you can see a big dog looking like a coyote. Why is there a difference? In this article, we are going to tell you Top 3 most popular dogs in Korea and America, and the reasons why they are beloved in their home countries.

Top 3 Korean Dogs : Small, White, & Perfect

In Korea, many small and snowy-white dogs gain popularity. Due to the small space, they tend to avoid big dogs, unless they live towards the countryside. Also, they like getting beautiful, white dogs, with perfect fur, to keep the cuteness alive. The first dog is the Maltese(19.8%). They are popular because of their beautiful color and fur, and their small size. Koreans also tend to get Poodles (14.1%), because of their smart ideas, and their cute face with a small mustache on the bottom. Since Koreans love both breeds, they also get Maltipoos, because of their hypoallergenic fur. The last breed can be called the Bichon Frise. They also have hypoallergenic and non-shedding fur. They also cause certain popularity on the internet with their teddy-bear ears, and beautiful soft, white fur. All these dogs are known to be very nice and sweet, and even during their puppy era, they are known to behave. But don’t change your mind! You haven’t known the American breeds quite yet.

Top 3 American Dogs : Big, Bold, & Playful

In America, small and large dogs build up the most popularity in America. Americans like dogs that are fluffy, curly, silky, smooth, and thick fur coating for them to have a dog. First, we have the French Bulldog. They are very fashionable and very good city dogs. Now we have the Labrador Retriever. The Americans love this breed because they are very intelligent, loyal, and very gentle to kids and adults. Finally, we have Golden Retrievers. They are very energetic, patient, friendly, also highly intelligent, and easy to train when they are small. All these dogs are very smart and well-behaved. Clearly, all the dogs that we have said are very behaved.

The difference between these dogs can be big. For example, you might feel like Korean dog standards are small, soft, white, and beautiful, but in America, the dogs are based on the owner’s personality, their environment, and their conditions. Don’t worry about picking one–they’re beautiful on the inside no matter what.

Reference : Chosun Ilbo. “서울 사는 강아지 61만마리… 가장 많이 키우는 견종은.” 조선일보 , 31 05 2024, https://www.chosun.com/national/national_general/2024/05/31/MSZXN2SWE5AZJOFGXKCX565GTQ/. ; https://www.akc.org