Differences and Similarities between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier 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 Dandie Dinmont 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Dandie Dinmont 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.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Dandie Dinmont 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.

Factor Dandie Dinmont Terrier Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Weight 18 to 24 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Height 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Price Range No Data No Data
Average Price No Data No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination
    		•  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 Dandie Dinmont 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 a Dandie Dinmont Terrier is 80 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Dandie Dinmont 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 Dandie Dinmont 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers have low exercise needs. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not easy to train.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very playful.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers weigh 18 to 24 pounds when fully grown. Dandie Dinmont Terriers are 8 to 11 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.

    Which one drools more, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

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

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers 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 Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Dandie Dinmont 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed moderately.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers 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.

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

    Dandie Dinmont 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

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

    How Kid-friendly are Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

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

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

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

    Dandie Dinmont 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.

    Are Dandie Dinmont Terriers good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier:

  • Cavapoo (79 percent match with Dandie Dinmont Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Cavapoo.
  • Shih Tzu (79 percent match with Dandie Dinmont Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Shih Tzu.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Beagle     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Skye Terrier     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Kuvasz     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Chinese Crested     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Cane Corso     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Bich Poo     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Japanese Spitz     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Afghan Hound     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chi-Poo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Akita     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Basenji     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Saluki     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bordoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Lhasa Apso     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bull Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Clumber Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Estrela Mountain Dog     

    Conclusion: Dandie Dinmont 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.