A Detailed Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Doberman Pinscher Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Doberman Pinscher belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

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.

Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 4/5
General Health 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
Height 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 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
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 3/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1910 No Data
Price Range $1100 – $2500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Working Aptitude
    		•  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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher is 81 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 Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Doberman Pinscher!

    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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along well with other dogs.
  • Doberman Pinschers have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Doberman Pinschers 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.

    • The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.

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

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

    Doberman Pinschers weigh 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Doberman Pinschers are 24 to 28 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.

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

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

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Doberman Pinschers 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.

    Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Doberman Pinschers 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Doberman Pinschers 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.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

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

    How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

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

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Doberman Pinschers 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 Doberman Pinscher or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

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

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Doberman Pinscher

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher:

  • Rottweiler (68 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Rottweiler.
  • Schnoodle (67 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Schnoodle.
  • Neapolitan Mastiff (67 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Neapolitan Mastiff.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Doberman Pinscher versus Collie     Doberman Pinscher versus Papipoo     Doberman Pinscher versus Canaan Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Fila Brasileiro     Doberman Pinscher versus Chow Chow     Doberman Pinscher versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Doberman Pinscher versus Puggle     Doberman Pinscher versus Pug     Doberman Pinscher versus King Shepherd     Doberman Pinscher versus Skye Terrier     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Papipoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Spanish Mastiff     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Puggle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus American Water Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus English Springer Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Fila Brasileiro     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Shiba Inu     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Gordon Setter     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     

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