Which is Better between the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle? A Very Detailed Review.

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German Shepherd Dog Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog 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 with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

German Shepherd Dog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

A very important difference between the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The German Shepherd Dog is a large-sized dog while the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the German Shepherd Dog belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

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.

German Shepherd Dog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the German Shepherd Dog 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor German Shepherd Dog Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Height 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Weight 75 to 95 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1280 No Data
Price Range $800 – $1500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- recommend annually until age 6, every 2 years thereafter
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Temperament Test
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the German Shepherd Dog 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 the German Shepherd Dog is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is 76 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the German Shepherd Dog is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the German Shepherd Dog!

    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 German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Below is a list of where the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:

  • German Shepherd Dogs 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 German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of German Shepherd Dog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    German Shepherd Dogs weigh 75 to 95 pounds when fully grown. German Shepherd Dogs are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall 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.

    Lifespan of German Shepherd Dog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of German Shepherd Dogs is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of German Shepherd Dogs is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Treeing Tennessee Brindles is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Treeing Tennessee Brindles is 11.0 years.

    German Shepherd Dogs live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: German Shepherd Dog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    German Shepherd Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do German Shepherd Dogs shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    German Shepherd Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

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

    Which one drools more, the German Shepherd Dog or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    German Shepherd Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the German Shepherd Dog or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    German Shepherd Dogs are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Does the German Shepherd Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    German Shepherd Dogs 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.

    Do German Shepherd Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    German Shepherd Dogs 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.

    Can German Shepherd Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    German Shepherd Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: German Shepherd Dog vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    German Shepherd Dogs 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.

    Can German Shepherd Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    German Shepherd Dogs 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.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Shepherd Dog or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    German Shepherd Dogs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are German Shepherd Dogs good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    German Shepherd Dogs 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 German Shepherd Dogs and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    German Shepherd Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the German Shepherd Dog Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    German Shepherd Dogs are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Is the German Shepherd Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    German Shepherd Dogs adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the German Shepherd Dog or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    German Shepherd Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the German Shepherd Dog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog:

  • American Pit Bull Terrier (77 percent match with German Shepherd Dog). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs American Pit Bull Terrier.
  • Belgian Malinois (74 percent match with German Shepherd Dog). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Belgian Malinois.
  • Entlebucher Mountain Dog (74 percent match with German Shepherd Dog). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    German Shepherd Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    German Shepherd Dog versus Labradoodle     German Shepherd Dog versus Airedale Terrier     German Shepherd Dog versus Cavachon     German Shepherd Dog versus Great Pyrenees     German Shepherd Dog versus Puggle     German Shepherd Dog versus Airedale Terrier     German Shepherd Dog versus Chow Chow     German Shepherd Dog versus Miniature Pinscher     German Shepherd Dog versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     German Shepherd Dog versus Miniature Pinscher     German Shepherd Dog versus Braque du Bourbonnais     German Shepherd Dog versus Lakeland Terrier     German Shepherd Dog versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     German Shepherd Dog versus Chi-Poo     German Shepherd Dog versus Silky Terrier     German Shepherd Dog versus Valley Bulldog     German Shepherd Dog versus Affenhuahua     German Shepherd Dog versus Scottish Terrier     German Shepherd Dog versus Finnish Spitz     German Shepherd Dog versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     German Shepherd Dog versus Saint Berdoodle     German Shepherd Dog versus Kishu Ken     German Shepherd Dog versus Cockapoo     German Shepherd Dog versus Shiranian     German Shepherd Dog versus Chihuahua     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Goldendoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Berger Picard     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus King Shepherd     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Shetland Sheepdog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Afador     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Beagle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Boerboel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pomsky     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Affenhuahua     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Boxerdoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Plott     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Basenji     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Karelian Bear Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Irish Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Schipperke     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Miniature Poodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cockalier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bouvier des Flandres     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Afghan Hound     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Swedish Vallhund     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Azawakh     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cavapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Lhasapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus German Longhaired Pointer     

    Conclusion: German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.