Description of a Sapsali.

The Sapsal is a shaggy Korean breed of dog. The word is followed in Korean by either gae (meaning \"dog\") or the suffix ee/i, but is most commonly romanized as \"Sapsaree\". Traditionally, these dogs were believed to dispel ghosts and evil spirits.

Sapsalis are medium sized and slightly longer than tall. Their adult coat is long and abundant, and comes in various colors including solid and/or mixed shades of black, golden yellowish-blonde, reddish-orange, browns, and salt-and-pepper greys. Their hair falls over the eyes in the same manner as that of the Old English Sheepdog. Although Sapsalis resemble herding dogs, they appear to have been bred exclusively as house dogs; their \'work\' is spiritual rather than physical.

The Sapsali has been identified and recognized by both leading Korean dog societies, the Korean Canine Club (FCI affiliate) and the Korean Kennel Club, but the only Korean dog that has official international recognition is the Jindo.