Which is Better between the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle? A Very Detailed Review.

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Papillon Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Papillon versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Papillon belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

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.

Papillon versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

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

Factor Papillon Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 16 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Weight 4 to 9 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Easy To Train 5/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Height 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 14.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1800 No Data
Price Range $1400 – $2000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination- recommend screening every 2 years
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Papillon 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 Papillon is 89 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 Papillon is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Papillon!

    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 Papillon 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 Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Papillons adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Papillons are good for new dog owners. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    • The Similarities Between the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Papillon and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

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

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

    Papillons weigh 4 to 9 pounds when fully grown. Papillons are 8 to 11 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 Papillon versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Papillons is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Papillons is 14.0 years.

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

    Papillons live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Papillon versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Papillons do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Papillons shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Papillons 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 Papillon or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Papillons do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

    Papillons are moderately easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

    Papillons 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 Papillons Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Papillons 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 Papillons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Papillons cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Papillon vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Papillons do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

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

    Papillons 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 Papillon or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Papillons get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Papillons 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 Papillons and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Papillons 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 Papillon Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Papillons are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

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

    Papillons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Papillons are very good for new dog owners.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papillon

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

  • Bichon Frise (78 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Bichon Frise.
  • Cavachon (78 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Cavachon.
  • Havanese (79 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Havanese.
  • Papipoo (86 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Papipoo.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Papillon Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Papillon versus Airedale Terrier     Papillon versus Alaskan Malamute     Papillon versus Lhasa Apso     Papillon versus Aussiedoodle     Papillon versus Lowchen     Papillon versus Australian Cattle Dog     Papillon versus Airedale Terrier     Papillon versus Chi-Poo     Papillon versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Papillon versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Papillon versus Tibetan Mastiff     Papillon versus Chi-Poo     Papillon versus Shihpoo     Papillon versus Stabyhoun     Papillon versus Basenji     Papillon versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Papillon versus Maltipoo     Papillon versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Papillon versus Bedlington Terrier     Papillon versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Papillon versus Carolina Dog     Papillon versus Dachshund     Papillon versus German Pinscher     Papillon versus Mountain Cur     Papillon versus Bracco Italiano     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Field Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Manchester Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Lhasapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus English Springer Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinook     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Welsh Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Xoloitzcuintli     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cavapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Toy Fox Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bullmastiff     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Labradoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Beaglier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Barbet     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Boerboel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Whippet     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Hovawart     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Plott     

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