Differences and Similarities between the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Bolognese Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bolognese 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 Bolognese 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bolognese 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 Bolognese or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Bolognese versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

A very important difference between the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bolognese is a tiny-sized dog while the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Bolognese belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

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.

Bolognese versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bolognese 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.

Factor Bolognese Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Does NOT Shed 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Weight 8 to 14 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Height 9 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1970 No Data
Price Range $1688 – $2300 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bolognese 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 a Bolognese is 85 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Treeing Tennessee Brindle is 76 out of 125.

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

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 Bolognese 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 Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Bologneses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Bologneses require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
  • Bologneses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Bologneses adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Bolognese 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 Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Bolognese versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    Bologneses weigh 8 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Bologneses are 9 to 12 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.

    Do Bologneses shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Bologneses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

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

    Which one drools more, the Bolognese or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Bologneses do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bolognese vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bolognese versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Bologneses do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Can Bologneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bologneses cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

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

    Bologneses are OK for new dog owners.

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

    Can Bologneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bologneses 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.

    Do Bologneses Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Bologneses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

    Is the Bolognese Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Bologneses adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Are Bologneses good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Bologneses 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 Bologneses and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Bologneses get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

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

    Bologneses get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Bolognese Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Bologneses are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

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

    Bologneses 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.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Bolognese

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Treeing Tennessee Brindle that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Treeing Tennessee Brindle:

  • Bracco Italiano (78 percent match with Treeing Tennessee Brindle). Here is our comparison of the Bolognese vs Bracco Italiano.
  • Hovawart (76 percent match with Treeing Tennessee Brindle). Here is our comparison of the Bolognese vs Hovawart.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Bolognese that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Bolognese:

  • Bichon Frise (73 percent match with Bolognese). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Bichon Frise.
  • Cavachon (77 percent match with Bolognese). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Cavachon.
  • Chinese Crested (75 percent match with Bolognese). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Chinese Crested.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Bolognese and how the Treeing Tennessee Brindle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Bolognese and of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle to other breeds:

    Bolognese Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Bolognese versus Shetland Sheepdog     Bolognese versus Afghan Hound     Bolognese versus Cockapoo     Bolognese versus Komondor     Bolognese versus American Foxhound     Bolognese versus Sussex Spaniel     Bolognese versus English Toy Spaniel     Bolognese versus Sloughi     Bolognese versus Basenji          

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Dalmatian     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Beagle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bloodhound     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus American Eskimo Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Azawakh     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Saint Berdoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Yorkipoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Shiranian     

    Conclusion: Bolognese 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 Bolognese and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.