Sapsali

The Sapsal (also Sapsali/Sapsari or Sapsalgae; ) is a shaggy-haired South Korean breed of dog that is said to ward off evil spirits. In the Korean language, the word Sapsal is followed by either gae (개, meaning "dog") or the nominative particle i (이), and may occasionally be romanized as Sapsaree. The breed was designated as one of the natural monuments of South Korea in 1992 to receive protected status and funding for its preservation as a part of South Korea's cultural heritage. The breed is officially recognized by the Korean Kennel Federation.

== Description == The height of the male is 51 cm and the female is 49 cm, and the body is covered with long, thick fur which protects them from the cold. The dog may be any of several colors, either solid or mixed: Black Gold Orange Brown Grey Blue White