Is the Bedlington Terrier Better than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle as a Pet? Our Answer.

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Bedlington Terrier Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Bedlington Terrier and for the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bedlington Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

Bedlington Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are similar in size. The Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Bedlington Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

On the other hand, the Treeing Tennessee Brindle belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Bedlington Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bedlington Terrier to the Treeing Tennessee Brindle based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Bedlington Terrier Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Life Span 14 to 16 years 10 to 12 years
Height 15 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 17 to 23 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 15.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2530 No Data
Price Range $2000 – $2800 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • COPPER TOXICOSIS
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 1 year
  • Patellar Luxation
  • VetGen
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bedlington Terrier in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Bedlington Terrier is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is 76 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Bedlington Terrier is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Bedlington Terrier!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Below is a list of where the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:

    • Bedlington Terriers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
    • Bedlington Terriers adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Bedlington Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    The Similarities Between the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most similar:

    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Size Comparison of Bedlington Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    Bedlington Terriers weigh 17 to 23 pounds when fully grown. Bedlington Terriers are 15 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Treeing Tennessee Brindles weigh 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Treeing Tennessee Brindles are 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Bedlington Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Bedlington Terriers is between 14 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Bedlington Terriers is 15.0 years.

    The lifespan of Treeing Tennessee Brindles is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Treeing Tennessee Brindles is 11.0 years.

    Bedlington Terriers live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bedlington Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Bedlington Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Bedlington Terriers shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Bedlington Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Bedlington Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Bedlington Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bedlington Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Bedlington Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Does the Bedlington Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Bedlington Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Bedlington Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Bedlington Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Bedlington Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bedlington Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bedlington Terrier vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Bedlington Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Bedlington Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bedlington Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bedlington Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Bedlington Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Bedlington Terriers good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Bedlington Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Bedlington Terriers and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Bedlington Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Bedlington Terrier Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Bedlington Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Bedlington Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Bedlington Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bedlington Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Bedlington Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Bedlington Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Bedlington Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.