Differences and Similarities between the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Field Spaniel Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Field Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Field 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.

Field Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Field 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 Field Spaniel Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Height 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 12 years
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Weight 37 to 45 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $4640 No Data
Price Range $2900 – $5000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- recommend testing at 2, 4, 6, and 8 years of age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • 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 Field 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 Field Spaniel is 79 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 Field Spaniel is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Field 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 Field 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 Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Field 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.

    • The Similarities Between the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

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

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

    Field Spaniels weigh 37 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Field Spaniels are 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 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.

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

    Field Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Field Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Field Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the Field Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Field Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Do Field Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Field Spaniels 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 is Better for New Dog Owners, the Field Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Field Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.

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

    Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Field Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Do Field Spaniels shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Field Spaniels shed moderately.

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

    Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Field Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Field Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Field Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Field Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

    Field 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.

    Are Field Spaniels good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Field 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 Field Spaniels and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Field Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Field Spaniel Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Field Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Field Spaniel vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Field 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.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Field Spaniel

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

  • German Shorthaired Pointer (83 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • English Springer Spaniel (84 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs English Springer Spaniel.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Field Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Field Spaniel versus Biewer Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Pharaoh Hound     Field Spaniel versus Saint Bernard     Field Spaniel versus Australian Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Italian Greyhound     Field Spaniel versus Carolina Dog     Field Spaniel versus Chinese Crested     Field Spaniel versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Field Spaniel versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Field Spaniel versus Puggle     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Canaan Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Dogo Argentino     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Valley Bulldog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Basset Hound     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus English Toy Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Finnish Spitz     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Brussels Griffon     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Swedish Vallhund     

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