Differences and Similarities between the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Coton de Tulear Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Coton de Tulear versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Coton de Tulear 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.

Coton de Tulear versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 2/5
Life Span 14 to 16 years 10 to 12 years
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
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 chew on things 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
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
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Height 8 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 8 to 13 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 15.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2060 No Data
Price Range $1745 – $2500 No Data
Temperament Score No Data No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Exam
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear is 94 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 Coton de Tulear is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Coton de Tulear!

    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 Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Below is a list of where the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:

  • Coton de Tulears 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.
  • Coton de Tulears have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Coton de Tulears require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
  • Coton de Tulears adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Coton de Tulear versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    Coton de Tulears weigh 8 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Coton de Tulears are 8 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Coton de Tulear versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Coton de Tulears do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Coton de Tulears shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Coton de Tulears 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 Coton de Tulear or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Coton de Tulears do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Does the Coton de Tulear Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Coton de Tulears have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to 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.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Coton de Tulear or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Coton de Tulears require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Do Coton de Tulears Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Coton de Tulears are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

    Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Coton de Tulears can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Coton de Tulears 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.

    Is the Coton de Tulear Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Coton de Tulears are fairly easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Coton de Tulear vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Coton de Tulears have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Coton de Tulear or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Coton de Tulears are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Is the Coton de Tulear Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Coton de Tulears adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Are Coton de Tulears good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Coton de Tulears 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 Coton de Tulears and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Coton de Tulears 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 Coton de Tulear or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Coton de Tulears get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Coton de Tulear

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (78 percent match with Coton de Tulear). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Cavachon (78 percent match with Coton de Tulear). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Cavachon.
  • Shichon (78 percent match with Coton de Tulear). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Shichon.

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

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Coton de Tulear Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Coton de Tulear versus Shiranian     Coton de Tulear versus Jack Russell Terrier     Coton de Tulear versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Coton de Tulear versus Rottweiler     Coton de Tulear versus German Pinscher     Coton de Tulear versus American Water Spaniel     Coton de Tulear versus Chow Chow     Coton de Tulear versus Alaskan Malamute     Coton de Tulear versus Norfolk Terrier     Coton de Tulear versus Stabyhoun     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Skye Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Coton de Tulear     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Canaan Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chi-Poo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinese Crested     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Swedish Vallhund     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bolognese     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Keeshond     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus German Pinscher     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus American Bulldog     

    Conclusion: Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.