A Detailed Comparison of the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Dogo Argentino Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dogo Argentino 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 Dogo Argentino 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 Dogo Argentino 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 Dogo Argentino or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Dogo Argentino versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Dogo Argentino belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

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.

Dogo Argentino versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Dogo Argentino 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 Dogo Argentino Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Height 23 to 27 inches 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Weight 80 to 100 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Life Span 9 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2510 No Data
Price Range $1500 – $2500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  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 Dogo Argentino 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 Dogo Argentino is 67 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 Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a better pet than the Dogo Argentino. So, you should get the Treeing Tennessee Brindle!

    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 Dogo Argentino 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 Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Dogo Argentinos 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.
  • Dogo Argentinos 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 Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not easy to train.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

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

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

    Dogo Argentinos weigh 80 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Dogo Argentinos are 23 to 27 inches 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.

    Is the Dogo Argentino Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Dogo Argentinos do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Dogo Argentinos are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Do Dogo Argentinos shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Dogo Argentinos 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Dogo Argentino versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Dogo Argentinos do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Can Dogo Argentinos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Dogo Argentinos cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    How Kid-friendly are Dogo Argentinos and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Dogo Argentinos do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

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

    Dogo Argentinos do not get along well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Dogo Argentino Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Dogo Argentinos are not easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Do Dogo Argentinos Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Dogo Argentinos 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.

    Which one drools more, the Dogo Argentino or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Dogo Argentinos drool moderately.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Can Dogo Argentinos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Dogo Argentinos can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Are Dogo Argentinos good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Dogo Argentinos 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 Dogo Argentino or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Dogo Argentinos are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Wanderlust Potential: Dogo Argentino vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Dogo Argentinos 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.

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

    Dogo Argentinos 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 Dogo Argentino

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dogo Argentino 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 Dogo Argentino:

  • American Bulldog (78 percent match with Dogo Argentino). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs American Bulldog.
  • Fila Brasileiro (80 percent match with Dogo Argentino). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Fila Brasileiro.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Dogo Argentino Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Dogo Argentino versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Dogo Argentino versus Dutch Shepherd     Dogo Argentino versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Dogo Argentino versus Lhasapoo     Dogo Argentino versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Dogo Argentino versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Dogo Argentino versus Shih Tzu     Dogo Argentino versus Plott     Dogo Argentino versus Jack Russell Terrier     Dogo Argentino versus Bullmastiff     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Great Dane     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bolognese     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pug     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Swedish Vallhund     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Dalmatian     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Norwegian Lundehund     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Belgian Tervuren     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Schipperke     

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