Overview
The Nureongi (Korean: 누렁이; lit. 'yellow one'), also known as the Korean Yellow Spitz or Hwanggu (황구; 黃狗; lit. 'yellow dog'), is a common, spitz-type dog with yellowish coloring endemic to the Korean peninsula.
It is the primary dog-breed raised in Korea for meat.
Every pet is one of a kind. This guide covers what's typical for the breed, but your own dog or cat will have their own personality, quirks and needs — think of it as a friendly starting point, not the final word. Whenever you'd like advice tailored to your companion, the team at
OC Pets is always happy to help.
Sources (reused under open licences, with thanks):
Wikipedia — “nureongi” (CC BY-SA 4.0) ·
Wikidata (CC0) ·
image (CC BY 2.0 kr, via Wikimedia Commons) · Compiled by OC Pets Veterinary Clinic, updated 15-06-2026.
