Is the English Cocker Spaniel Better than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle as a Pet? Answer…

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English Cocker Spaniel Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Cocker Spaniel 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 English Cocker Spaniel 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 English Cocker Spaniel 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 English Cocker Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

English Cocker Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

A very important difference between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The English Cocker Spaniel is a small-sized dog while the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the English Cocker Spaniel 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.

English Cocker Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the English Cocker Spaniel 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 English Cocker Spaniel Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Height 1 foot, 3 inches to 1 foot, 5 inches tall at the s 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Weight 26 to 34 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 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
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1500 No Data
Price Range $1200 – $1800 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • BAER Test
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • OFA/U of MO Adult Onset Neuropathy
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
    		•  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 English Cocker Spaniel 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 English Cocker Spaniel is 82 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 English Cocker Spaniel is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the English Cocker Spaniel!

    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 English Cocker Spaniel 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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Below is a list of where the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:

  • English Cocker Spaniels 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.
  • English Cocker Spaniels 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.
  • English Cocker Spaniels adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel 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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to train.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of English Cocker Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    English Cocker Spaniels weigh 26 to 34 pounds when fully grown. English Cocker Spaniels are 1 foot, 3 inches to 1 foot, 5 inches tall at the s 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: English Cocker Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    English Cocker Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    English Cocker Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    English Cocker Spaniels 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 English Cocker Spaniels shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    English Cocker Spaniels are moderately easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    English Cocker Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    English Cocker Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Is the English Cocker Spaniel Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    English Cocker Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Do English Cocker Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    English Cocker Spaniels 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.

    Wanderlust Potential: English Cocker Spaniel vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    English Cocker Spaniels 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.

    Is the English Cocker Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Are English Cocker Spaniels good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    English Cocker Spaniels 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 English Cocker Spaniels and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    English Cocker Spaniels 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 English Cocker Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    English Cocker Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Does the English Cocker Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    English Cocker Spaniels 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 English Cocker Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the English Cocker Spaniel 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 English Cocker Spaniel:

  • Cavachon (82 percent match with English Cocker Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Cavachon.
  • Norwich Terrier (81 percent match with English Cocker Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Norwich Terrier.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    English Cocker Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    English Cocker Spaniel versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     English Cocker Spaniel versus Puggle     English Cocker Spaniel versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     English Cocker Spaniel versus Great Pyrenees     English Cocker Spaniel versus Golden Retriever     English Cocker Spaniel versus Norwich Terrier     English Cocker Spaniel versus Chinese Crested     English Cocker Spaniel versus Australian Cattle Dog     English Cocker Spaniel versus Pomsky     English Cocker Spaniel versus Westiepoo     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Beagle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Belgian Tervuren     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Border Collie     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Irish Water Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Dalmatian     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chi-Poo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Australian Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Kooikerhondje     

    Conclusion: English Cocker Spaniel 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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.