Differences and Similarities between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Icelandic Sheepdog Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Icelandic Sheepdog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Icelandic Sheepdog 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.

Icelandic Sheepdog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Icelandic Sheepdog Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 5/5
Life Span 14 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Height 16 to 18 inchestall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Weight 20 to 30 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
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
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Average Lifespan 14.5 years 11.0 years
Price Range No Data No Data
Average Price No Data No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • DNA Repository
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Icelandic Sheepdog is 68 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 Icelandic Sheepdog. 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 Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Below is a list of where the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:

  • Icelandic Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
  • Icelandic Sheepdogs 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very playful.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Icelandic Sheepdog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    Icelandic Sheepdogs weigh 20 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Icelandic Sheepdogs are 16 to 18 inchestall 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 Icelandic Sheepdog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdogs is between 14 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdogs is 14.5 years.

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

    Icelandic Sheepdogs live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Icelandic Sheepdog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Icelandic Sheepdogs do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Icelandic Sheepdogs shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs 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 Icelandic Sheepdog or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Icelandic Sheepdogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Does the Icelandic Sheepdog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs 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 Icelandic Sheepdogs Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs 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.

    Can Icelandic Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Icelandic Sheepdog vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Icelandic Sheepdogs 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 Icelandic Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs 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 Icelandic Sheepdog or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Icelandic Sheepdogs good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs 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 Icelandic Sheepdogs and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Icelandic Sheepdog Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs are fairly easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Icelandic Sheepdog Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs 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 Icelandic Sheepdog or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs 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 Icelandic Sheepdog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Icelandic Sheepdog:

  • Kai Ken (78 percent match with Icelandic Sheepdog). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Kai Ken.
  • Scottish Deerhound (75 percent match with Icelandic Sheepdog). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Scottish Deerhound.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Icelandic Sheepdog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Icelandic Sheepdog versus Swedish Vallhund     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Shiranian     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Bernedoodle     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Cane Corso     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Golden Retriever     Icelandic Sheepdog versus English Cocker Spaniel     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Beaglier     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Keeshond     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Sussex Spaniel     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Border Terrier     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Afador     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Australian Shepherd     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Newfoundland     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Sheepadoodle     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Irish Setter     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Schnoodle     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Papipoo     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Black Mouth Cur     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Schipperke     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Kuvasz     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Miniature Schnauzer     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Saluki     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Coton de Tulear     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Harrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Lhasa Apso     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Irish Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pomsky     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Silky Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Biewer Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Basenji     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Spinone Italiano     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Sussex Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bull Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Irish Water Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pekingese     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Whippet     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pomapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cockapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chi-Poo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus German Shepherd Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pug     

    Conclusion: Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.