Is the Finnish Spitz Better than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle as a Pet? Answer…

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Finnish Spitz Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Finnish Spitz versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

Both the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are similar in size. The Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Finnish Spitz 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.

Finnish Spitz versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Height 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Weight 20 to 35 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 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 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $900 No Data
Price Range $600 – $1100 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data 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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz is 77 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 Finnish Spitz is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Finnish Spitz!

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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Below is a list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:

  • Finnish Spitzs require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
  • Finnish Spitzs 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.
  • Finnish Spitzs 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.

    • The Similarities Between the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Finnish Spitz versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    Finnish Spitzs weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Finnish Spitzs are 15 to 20 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Spitz versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Finnish Spitzs do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the Finnish Spitz or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Finnish Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Finnish Spitz or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Finnish Spitzs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Is the Finnish Spitz Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Finnish Spitzs adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Finnish Spitz or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Finnish Spitzs are OK for new dog owners.

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

    Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Finnish Spitzs 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.

    Is the Finnish Spitz Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Finnish Spitzs are fairly easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Does the Finnish Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Finnish Spitzs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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 Finnish Spitzs shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Finnish Spitzs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Finnish Spitz vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Finnish Spitzs 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.

    Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Finnish Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Are Finnish Spitzs good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Finnish Spitzs 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 Finnish Spitzs and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Finnish Spitzs 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 Finnish Spitz or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Finnish Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Finnish Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Finnish Spitzs 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.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz:

  • Bearded Collie (78 percent match with Finnish Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Bearded Collie.
  • West Highland White Terrier (79 percent match with Finnish Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs West Highland White 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 Finnish Spitz vs Bracco Italiano.
  • Hovawart (76 percent match with Treeing Tennessee Brindle). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Spitz vs Hovawart.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Finnish Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Finnish Spitz versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Finnish Spitz versus Bichon Frise     Finnish Spitz versus Welsh Terrier     Finnish Spitz versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Finnish Spitz versus Patterdale Terrier     Finnish Spitz versus Schnoodle     Finnish Spitz versus Goldendoodle     Finnish Spitz versus Miniature Schnauzer     Finnish Spitz versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Finnish Spitz versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Tibetan Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Boykin Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Akita Chow     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Saint Berdoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Kuvasz     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Maltipoo     

    Conclusion: Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.