개(khe) is a dog in Korean. 강아지 is a puppy in Korean. 멍멍이 (Meong-meong-ee) is the cutest way of calling dogs and puppies. Normally children us this word 멍멍이. When a dog barks it produces a sound like 멍멍(woof).
Dog commands in Korean
There are many cute versions of Korean dog commands to lay down, stand (sit pretty), play, roll over, jump, and to sleep(bed). These are some famous dog commands in Korean.
가자 : gaja : lets go! |
가져와 : gajeowa : fetch |
공 : gong : ball |
과자 : gwaja : treat/snack |
굴러 : gulleo : roll |
그만해 = stop |
기다려 : gidalyeo : wait |
기다려 wait |
냅둬 Leave it |
놓아 : noh-a : let go |
누워 lay down |
달려 = run |
돌다 : dolda : turn |
돌아 : turn |
들어 or 말 들어 : listen |
들어가 : deureoga : go in |
들어봐 : deul-eobwa : listen |
만져 : touch |
만지다 : manjida : touch |
먹어 : meog-eo : eat |
뱉다 Drop it, but literally “spit” |
뱉어 Drop it |
붙잡다 : butjabda : grab |
빌다 : bilda : beg |
빌어 : beg |
손 : son : paw |
안돼 : andwae : no |
앉아 : anja : sit |
엎드려 : eopdeulyeo : down |
엎드려 lay down |
여기 Focus |
여기있네 : here it is |
여기있어 : yeogiiss-eo : here it is |
이리와 – come here |
이리와 : iliwa : come here/ this way |
일어서 : il-eoseo : stand up |
잘 했어 : jal haess-eo : well done |
잡아 : grab |
점프! = Jump! |
주워와 : juwowa : pick it up |
짖다 : jittta : bark ? |
짖어 : bark |
코 = nose |
하지마 : hajima : don’t do that |
People also say 가만 to their dogs when they want them to wait. 손 literally means hand but in dog command it means handshake. Bite! (careful) is 물어! And Jump! Is 점프! Follow is 따라와 and Put It Down/ Let Go is 놓아. lay is 내려놔 and 뽀뽀 is kiss in korean dog command.
Here is a romanized version of korean dog commands.
ahn dweh = no
ahn jah = sit
chal haet suh = good job/boy/girl
ee lee wah = come
juhm pooh = jump (engrish)
kee dah lyuh = wait
mool uh = bite
muk uh = eat
Sohn = shake
up dul yuh = lay down
Dog breeds in Korean
진도개 (jindo-khe) = Jindo. This dog is a breed unique to Korea (Jindo Island)
아키타 (akita) = Akita
불도그 (buldogeu) = Bulldog
푸들 (Fudul) = Poodle
달마시안 (Dalmathian) = Dalmatian
콜리 (kholli) = Collie
발벳 (Barbet) = Barbet
비숑 프리제 (Fisyong furije) = Bichon Frise
Korean dog breeds
As more and more Koreans are welcoming dogs into their homes the idea of consuming their meat is starting to wear down but what are the most popular dogs to be welcomed into Korean homes? Here is a list of the most famous korean dog breeds.
1 Korean Mastiff (Dosa Gae) –
The Korean Mastiff is best known for its wrinkly face and body along with its massive size they are often referred to by their owners as gentle giants.
2. Korean Jindo–
It is a mid-sized dog that stands between 18 to 22 inches in height and weighs anywhere between 30 to 50 pounds its body is well proportioned and is built for hunting and guarding the Jindo is known for its loyalty . Korean jindo breed was listed as a national treasure which made it almost impossible to export outside of South Korea because
of their agility and strong hunting abilities many military police teams and search and rescue operations added Jindo x’ to their team.
3. Nureongi Dog
This breed is also known as korean yellow spitz. This breed has a medium sized body It looks similar to the jindo but it has yellow patches on its coat.
4. Sapsali-
Sapsali is also known as lion a little simildog.It isar to the old english sheepdog. It is a mid sized dog. It has a height of 19-23 inches and weight is in between 35-60 pounds. It has long hair so those hair often covers the eyes.
5. Jeju dog–
Korean jeju dogs are rectangular in dimension (length is longer than height). THis breed weighs about 40 to 60 pounds and height is about 20 inches.
Korean dog meat breed
Nureongi
Nureongi is the most famous dog breed for meat consumption. Every dog meat market has this breed in Korea. But the production of this breed has declined slowly as new generation koreans refused to eat meat.
Tosa Inu
It has a large body. It is a native japanese breed, and mainly used for meat purposes.
Korean Mastiff
It has a large body with a massive head and it’s also used for meat consumption.
Pungsan dog
Actually it is a north korean breed and also famous for meat consumption.
Some other dog breeds used for meat purpose are-
Jeju Dog
Sapsali
Donggyeongi
Korean Jindo
Small dog breeds in Korean
Here is a list of top 10 smallest dog breeds in korean
- Pug- 퍼그
- Penikingese- 페키니지
- Bolonka- 보롱카
- Maltese- 말티즈
- Biewer terrier – 비바 테리어
- Pomeranian – 포메라니안
- Prague Ratter – 프라하 래터
- Yorkshire Terrier – 프크셔 테리어
- Chiwawa- 치와와
- Russian toy Terrier- 러시안 토이 테리어
Korean national dog
Korean Jindo (진돗개) which was originated in jindo island is national dog of korea. Jindo/ Chindo/ Jindo Gae/ JindoGae are some other names of Jindo dogs.
Most popular dog breeds in Korea
Koreans like small dogs. Shih Tzu, (small) poodles, yorkies, Bichons are common. Away from seoul and big cities there are alot of 진도 (Jindo Dog) also.
According to 2018 data of most common dog breeds of korea maltese is the most famous dog breed and poodle is the second most famous breed.
Puppy names in Korean
Korean dog names are fun and cool. Their names are the result of cultural and emotional attachments. After doing some research we have collected some dogs and puppies names.
Wonsoongi Monkey
U-Yeong Glory and honour
Yu-Jin Precious
Yong Brave
Seung Winning
Seulgi Wisdom
Mee Beautiful
Heangbogi Happy and is a sweetHea Grace
Korean male dog name
Baek Brother
Beom A model
Bong A mythical bird
Bon-Hwa Glorious
Jae Wealthy
Jae-Hee Shining
Jashik Child
Chul Neither hard nor soft
Chung-Ae Noble and love
Dae Greatness
Daeshim The greatest mind
Dak-Ho A deep lake
Darangee Its eye-catching rice terraces
Eun Charity
Geon Strength
Gojo Inspired by the first-ever kingdom of Korea
Haengbogi Happy
Haenguni Lucky
Hak-Kun A person with literary roots
Haneul Heavenly
Hoon Teaching
Horang-i Tiger
Ho-Seok Strong and heaven
Hudu Walnut
Hwan Bright and shining
Hyun Intelligent and bright
Hyun Ki Clever, wise, expert, and intelligent
Hyun Shik Smart, brilliant, and clever
Female dog names in Korean
Ae-Cha A loving daughter
Soo Noble, kind, and charitable
Sook Pure
Sunja Meek and mild
Taebaek A smaller korean mountain
Wonsoongi Monkey
Wook Sunrise
Ye-Jin Valuable and precious
Yun Lotus flower
Podo Grape
Sang Mutual
Sarangi Lovely
Seong Finished
Seonggye Sea urchin
Shin Belief
Areum Beauty
Bada Sea’ or ‘ocean
Bae Inspiration
Baekdu The highest mountain in Korea
Baram Wind
Bitna Shining
Bokshiri Fluffy
Bomi Springtime
Bo-mi ‘o.’ it means ‘pretty
Bong-Cha The ultimate girl
Chin Precious
Chin-Sun Goodness and truthfulness
Cho Beautiful
Choon-Hee Born in spring
Chung Cha Noble
Chun-Hei Grace and justice
Dubu Tofu
Eui Righteousness
Eun Silver
Gaeul Autumn
Gi Brave
Haneul Heaven
Haru Day
Hayan Pale or white.
Unisex dog names in Korean
These names can fit both in males and females
Yong – brave
Yon – blossom
Woong – magnificence
Soo – excellence
Shin – belief
Sang – forever
Ryung – the light
Myung – brightness
Moon – learned
Min – Clever
Kyong – brightness
Jung – righteous
Jin – jewel
Ji – wisdom
Ja – attractive
Iseul – dew
Hyun – virtuous
Ho – goodness
Hei – grace and wisdom
Hee – brightness
Haneul – heaven/sky
Gi – brave
Dong – east
Dae – greatness
Chun – spring
Cho – beautiful/handsome
Chin – precious
How to write a dog in Korean?
Dog has many names in korean like개(khe), 강아지 is a puppy in korean. 멍멍이 (Meong-meong-ee) is the cutest way version of dogs and puppies.
How to say dog poop in Korean?
개똥 is dog poop (Dog shit) in korean.개 is dog and 똥 is poop in korean.
How do you say dog meat in Korean?
개고기 is dog meat in korean and 보신탕 is famous dog meat soup.
