Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Mountain Cur Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction
- Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview
- Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- The Similarities Between the Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Lifespan of Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Do Mountain Curs shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
- Which one drools more, the Mountain Cur or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Mountain Cur or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
- Does the Mountain Cur Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
- Do Mountain Curs Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
- Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Mountain Cur vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Mountain Cur or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
- Are Mountain Curs good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
- How Kid-friendly are Mountain Curs and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
- Is the Mountain Cur Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mountain Cur
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Mountain Cur Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.
Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview
A very important difference between the Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Mountain Cur is a large-sized dog while the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Mountain Cur 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.
Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
| Factor | Mountain Cur | 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 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 16 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Height | 16 to 26 inches | 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 30 to 60 pounds | 30 to 45 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| 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 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $550 | No Data |
| Price Range | $350 – $800 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | No Data |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur is 76 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 not better or worse than the Mountain Cur. So, you can get the Treeing Tennessee Brindle or the Mountain Cur!
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 Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Below is a list of where the Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
The Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.
Mountain Curs weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Mountain Curs are 16 to 26 inches 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 Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
The lifespan of Mountain Curs is between 10 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Mountain Curs is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Treeing Tennessee Brindles is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Treeing Tennessee Brindles is 11.0 years.
Mountain Curs live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.
Tolerates Being Alone: Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Mountain Curs do not like to be left alone.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.
Do Mountain Curs shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
Mountain Curs do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Mountain Cur or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Mountain Curs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Mountain Cur or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Mountain Curs are very easy to groom.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
Does the Mountain Cur Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Mountain Curs 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 Mountain Curs Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
Mountain Curs bark and howl, but not very much.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Mountain Curs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Mountain Cur vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Mountain Curs 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 Mountain Curs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Mountain Curs can tolerate hot weather.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Mountain Cur or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Mountain Curs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Mountain Curs good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
Mountain Curs 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 Mountain Curs and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
Mountain Curs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Mountain Cur Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Mountain Curs are not easy to train.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.
Is the Mountain Cur Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Mountain Curs 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 Mountain Cur or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Mountain Curs 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 Mountain Cur
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur:
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Mountain Cur and how the Treeing Tennessee Brindle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Mountain Cur and of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle to other breeds:
Mountain Cur Versus Other Dog Breeds
Mountain Cur versus Bordoodle Mountain Cur versus Toy Poodle Mountain Cur versus Biewer Terrier Mountain Cur versus Shihpoo Mountain Cur versus Mudi Mountain Cur versus English Springer Spaniel Mountain Cur versus Gordon Setter Mountain Cur versus Clumber Spaniel Mountain Cur versus Whoodle Mountain Cur versus Gordon Setter Mountain Cur versus Kerry Blue Terrier Mountain Cur versus Chi-Poo Mountain Cur versus French Spaniel Mountain Cur versus Berger Picard Mountain Cur versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Mountain Cur versus Redbone Coonhound Mountain Cur versus Miniature Schnauzer Mountain Cur versus Papillon Mountain Cur versus Miniature Poodle Mountain Cur versus Manchester Terrier Mountain Cur versus Basenji Mountain Cur versus Borzoi Mountain Cur versus Lancashire Heeler Mountain Cur versus Tibetan Spaniel Mountain Cur versus Pyrenean Shepherd
Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Norwich Terrier Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Coton de Tulear Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bichon Frise Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Icelandic Sheepdog Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Estrela Mountain Dog Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Standard Schnauzer Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus German Pinscher Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Border Collie Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus American Bulldog Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Newfoundland Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pyredoodle Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Boston Terrier Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Maltipoo Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Puli Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Portuguese Water Dog Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Norwegian Buhund Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Irish Wolfhound Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Maremma Sheepdog Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus German Longhaired Pointer Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Silky Terrier Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bluetick Coonhound Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chow Chow Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Norwegian Buhund Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Doberman Pinscher
Conclusion: Mountain Cur 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 Mountain Cur and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.