Breed Comparison: French Spaniel Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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French Spaniel Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

French Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the French 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.

French Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the French 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 French Spaniel Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Life Span 10 to 12 years. 10 to 12 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
Height 21 to 24 inches. 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Weight 45 to 60 pounds. 30 to 45 pounds
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $4250 No Data
Price Range $3875 – $4625 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • 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 French 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 French Spaniel is 85 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 French Spaniel is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the French 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 French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the French 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 French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the French 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 French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to train.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very playful.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the French 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 French Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    French Spaniels weigh 45 to 60 pounds. when fully grown. French Spaniels are 21 to 24 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 French Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    French Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    French Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

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

    French Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

    French 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.

    Wanderlust Potential: French Spaniel vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    French Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: French Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    French Spaniels can be left alone only for a short time.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do French Spaniels shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    French Spaniels shed moderately.

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

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

    French Spaniels are moderately easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

    French Spaniels 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.

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

    French Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

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

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

    French Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    How Kid-friendly are French Spaniels and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    French 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 French Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    French Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

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

    French Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

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

    French Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Spaniel

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

  • Dutch Shepherd (80 percent match with French Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Dutch Shepherd.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    French Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    French Spaniel versus Stabyhoun     French Spaniel versus Toy Poodle     French Spaniel versus Greyhound     French Spaniel versus Italian Greyhound     French Spaniel versus Puli     French Spaniel versus Chi-Poo     French Spaniel versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     French Spaniel versus Irish Wolfhound     French Spaniel versus Boykin Spaniel     French Spaniel versus Swedish Vallhund     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cesky Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chi-Poo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Maltese     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Black Russian Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Kai Ken     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Finnish Lapphund     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Rottweiler     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Morkie     

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