Koreans to export national dog

South Korea's Jindo dog has stood tall against tigers, guarded the heavily armed border and marched in the Olympics. Yet the Jindo is having a tough time battling poodles for trophies at dog shows abroad.

The Jindo dog, largely unknown overseas, is South Korea's most popular indigenous breed. It has won legions of fans at home for its big heart and undying loyalty to its master.

South Korea wants to make the Jindo an international breed but the country that has devised successful strategies for sending its microchips, mobile phones and automobiles abroad has been largely ineffective in exporting its native dog.