A Detailed Comparison of the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Great Dane Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

Great Dane versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Great Dane belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

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.

Great Dane versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Great Dane 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 Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Great Dane Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Weight 100 to 200 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Height 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
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
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 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
Life Span 7 to 10 years 10 to 12 years
Average Lifespan 8.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1560 No Data
Price Range $1000 – $2000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Great Dane 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 Great Dane is 73 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 Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a better pet than the Great Dane. So, you should get the Treeing Tennessee Brindle!

    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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:

  • Great Danes 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 Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Both the Great Dane 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 Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Great Dane versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    Great Danes weigh 100 to 200 pounds when fully grown. Great Danes are 26 to 34 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.

    Lifespan of Great Dane versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Great Danes is between 7 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Great Danes is 8.5 years.

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles live longer than Great Danes.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Great Danes do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Great Danes shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Great Danes 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 Great Dane or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Great Danes are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Great Danes 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 Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Great Danes 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 Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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 Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Great Danes 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 Great Dane or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Great Danes 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 Great Danes and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Great Danes are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Great Danes 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 Great Dane

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Great Dane 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 Great Dane:

  • Flat-Coated Retriever (72 percent match with Great Dane). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Flat-Coated Retriever.
  • Labrador Retriever (72 percent match with Great Dane). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Labrador Retriever.
  • Shiloh Shepherd (70 percent match with Great Dane). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Shiloh 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 Great Dane vs Bracco Italiano.
  • Hovawart (76 percent match with Treeing Tennessee Brindle). Here is our comparison of the Great Dane vs Hovawart.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Great Dane versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Great Dane versus Yorkshire Terrier     Great Dane versus Cairn Terrier     Great Dane versus Papillon     Great Dane versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Great Dane versus Azawakh     Great Dane versus Boerboel     Great Dane versus Giant Schnauzer     Great Dane versus Skye Terrier     Great Dane versus Chihuahua     Great Dane versus Spanish Mastiff     Great Dane versus Rottweiler     Great Dane versus Brussels Griffon     Great Dane versus Saint Berdoodle     Great Dane versus Dogo Argentino     Great Dane versus Xoloitzcuintli     Great Dane versus Belgian Tervuren     Great Dane versus Stabyhoun     Great Dane versus Italian Greyhound     Great Dane versus Japanese Chin     Great Dane versus Schnoodle     Great Dane versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Great Dane versus Westiepoo     Great Dane versus Cavachon     Great Dane versus Samoyed     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chorkie     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Valley Bulldog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Portuguese Water Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Rottweiler     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cavachon     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Collie     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bracco Italiano     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Labradoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Toy Fox Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Mastiff     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Border Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Toy Fox Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Greyhound     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinese Crested     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Kai Ken     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cockapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Brussels Griffon     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bracco Italiano     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Mountain Cur     

    Conclusion: Great Dane 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 Great Dane and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.