Differences and Similarities between the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Kuvasz Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Kuvasz versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Kuvasz 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.

Kuvasz versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Kuvasz 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 Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Kuvasz 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
Kid-Friendly 1/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 5/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Height 26 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Does NOT Drool 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Weight 70 to 115 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1630 No Data
Price Range $1438 – $1812 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Kuvasz 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 Kuvasz is 66 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 Kuvasz. 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 Kuvasz 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 Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Kuvaszs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Kuvaszs have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

    • The Similarities Between the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not easy to train.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Kuvasz 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 Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very playful.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

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

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

    Kuvaszs weigh 70 to 115 pounds when fully grown. Kuvaszs are 26 to 30 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 Kuvasz versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Kuvaszs is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Kuvaszs is 11.0 years.

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

    Tolerates Being Alone: Kuvasz versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Kuvaszs do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Kuvaszs shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Kuvaszs 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 Kuvasz or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Kuvaszs drool moderately.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

    Kuvaszs are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

    Kuvaszs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to 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 Kuvaszs Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Kuvaszs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Kuvaszs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Kuvaszs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Kuvasz vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Kuvaszs 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 Kuvaszs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Kuvaszs 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 Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kuvasz or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Kuvaszs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Kuvaszs good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Kuvaszs 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 Kuvaszs and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Kuvaszs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Kuvasz Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Kuvaszs are not easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Kuvasz Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Kuvaszs 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 Kuvasz or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Kuvaszs 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 Kuvasz

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

  • Hovawart (72 percent match with Kuvasz). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Hovawart.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Kuvasz Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Kuvasz versus Spanish Mastiff     Kuvasz versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Kuvasz versus Beagle     Kuvasz versus Irish Terrier     Kuvasz versus Saint Bernard     Kuvasz versus Beaglier     Kuvasz versus American Eskimo Dog     Kuvasz versus Maltese     Kuvasz versus Pomapoo     Kuvasz versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Kuvasz versus Chorkie     Kuvasz versus Norwegian Lundehund     Kuvasz versus Miniature Poodle     Kuvasz versus Kishu Ken     Kuvasz versus Morkie     Kuvasz versus Irish Wolfhound     Kuvasz versus Schnoodle     Kuvasz versus Australian Cattle Dog     Kuvasz versus Karelian Bear Dog     Kuvasz versus English Springer Spaniel     Kuvasz versus Tibetan Mastiff     Kuvasz versus Harrier     Kuvasz versus German Shepherd Dog     Kuvasz versus Brittany     Kuvasz versus Golden Retriever     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinook     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Dogo Argentino     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Skye Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Berger Picard     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bernedoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bich Poo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Giant Schnauzer     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Dutch Shepherd     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Papillon     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Kooikerhondje     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Maremma Sheepdog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus American Eskimo Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Irish Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Gordon Setter     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Saint Bernard     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Collie     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Maremma Sheepdog     

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