Is the Lancashire Heeler Better than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle as a Pet? Answer…

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Lancashire Heeler Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Lancashire Heeler versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Lancashire Heeler 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.

Lancashire Heeler versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Lancashire Heeler Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Height 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 13 to 15 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
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
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Life Span 9 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $200 No Data
Price Range $200 – $200 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Collie Eye Anomaly
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler is 78 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 Lancashire Heeler is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Lancashire Heeler!

    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 Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Lancashire Heeler and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very playful.

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

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

    Lancashire Heelers weigh 13 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Lancashire Heelers are 10 to 12 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 Lancashire Heeler versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Lancashire Heelers is between 9 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Lancashire Heelers is 11.5 years.

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

    Lancashire Heelers live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Lancashire Heeler versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Lancashire Heelers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Lancashire Heelers shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Lancashire Heelers shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Lancashire Heeler or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Lancashire Heelers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

    Lancashire Heelers are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

    Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heelers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Lancashire Heelers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Lancashire Heeler vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heeler or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Lancashire Heelers good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heelers and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Lancashire Heeler Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Lancashire Heelers are fairly easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Lancashire Heeler Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heeler or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heeler

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

  • Dalmatian (77 percent match with Lancashire Heeler). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Dalmatian.
  • Boxerdoodle (79 percent match with Lancashire Heeler). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Boxerdoodle.
  • Hovawart (77 percent match with Lancashire Heeler). 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 Lancashire Heeler vs Bracco Italiano.
  • Hovawart (76 percent match with Treeing Tennessee Brindle). Here is our comparison of the Lancashire Heeler vs Hovawart.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Lancashire Heeler Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Lancashire Heeler versus Dutch Shepherd     Lancashire Heeler versus Pekingese     Lancashire Heeler versus Cane Corso     Lancashire Heeler versus Pomchi     Lancashire Heeler versus Samoyed     Lancashire Heeler versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Lancashire Heeler versus Irish Terrier     Lancashire Heeler versus Akita     Lancashire Heeler versus Coton de Tulear     Lancashire Heeler versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Lancashire Heeler versus Scottish Terrier     Lancashire Heeler versus Patterdale Terrier     Lancashire Heeler versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Lancashire Heeler versus Maremma Sheepdog     Lancashire Heeler versus Bouvier des Flandres     Lancashire Heeler versus Mountain Cur     Lancashire Heeler versus Belgian Malinois     Lancashire Heeler versus German Longhaired Pointer     Lancashire Heeler versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Lancashire Heeler versus Havanese     Lancashire Heeler versus Jack Russell Terrier     Lancashire Heeler versus American Hairless Terrier     Lancashire Heeler versus Schnoodle     Lancashire Heeler versus Pekingese     Lancashire Heeler versus Rottweiler     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Miniature Poodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Weimaraner     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Peek A Poo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Boxer     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Papillon     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pug     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Beagle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinook     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Lhasa Apso     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bernedoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Field Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Whoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Frenchton     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Saluki     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Harrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Papipoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Spinone Italiano     

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