Which is Better between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle? A Very Detailed Review.

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Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Flat-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are similar in size. The Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Flat-Coated Retriever 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.

Flat-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Height 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 12 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
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
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Weight 55 to 70 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1350 No Data
Price Range $1150 – $1800 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • 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 Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever is 78 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 Flat-Coated Retriever is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Flat-Coated Retriever!

    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 Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Below is a list of where the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:

  • Flat-Coated Retrievers 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.
  • Flat-Coated Retrievers 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most similar:

  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to train.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    Flat-Coated Retrievers weigh 55 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Flat-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet 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.

    Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Flat-Coated Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Which one drools more, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Flat-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Do Flat-Coated Retrievers shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.

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

    Does the Flat-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers 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.

    Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Do Flat-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers 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: Flat-Coated Retriever vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Flat-Coated Retrievers 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.

    Are Flat-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers 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 Flat-Coated Retrievers and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers 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 Flat-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever:

  • Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (81 percent match with Flat-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

    • 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 Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bracco Italiano.
  • Hovawart (76 percent match with Treeing Tennessee Brindle). Here is our comparison of the Flat-Coated Retriever vs Hovawart.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Flat-Coated Retriever versus Coton de Tulear     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kai Ken     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Bichon Frise     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Goldendoodle     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Labradoodle     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Miniature Pinscher     Flat-Coated Retriever versus French Bulldog     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cocker Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinese Crested     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Whippet     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Finnish Lapphund     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinook     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chow Chow     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Barbet     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Estrela Mountain Dog     

    Conclusion: Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.