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

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Plott Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Plott versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are Hound Dogs. This means both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle 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.

Plott versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

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

Factor Plott 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
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Height 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Weight 40 to 75 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $600 No Data
Price Range $480 – $700 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 Plott 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 Plott is 74 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 Plott. 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 Plott 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 Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Plotts 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 Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to train.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Plott 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 Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Plott and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

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

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

    Plotts weigh 40 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Plotts are 20 to 27 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 Plott versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Plotts is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Plotts 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.

    Plotts live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Plotts do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Plotts shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Plotts 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 Plott or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

    Plotts are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

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

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

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    Plotts 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 Plott or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Plotts get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Plotts 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 Plotts and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Plotts 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 Plott Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Plotts are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

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

    Plotts 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 Plott or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Plotts 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 Plott

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

  • Patterdale Terrier (77 percent match with Plott). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Patterdale Terrier.
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback (77 percent match with Plott). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Rhodesian Ridgeback.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Plott Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Plott versus Havanese     Plott versus Kuvasz     Plott versus Irish Terrier     Plott versus Brussels Griffon     Plott versus Tibetan Mastiff     Plott versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Plott versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Plott versus Lowchen     Plott versus Clumber Spaniel     Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog     Plott versus Affenhuahua     Plott versus Dutch Shepherd     Plott versus Westiepoo     Plott versus Maltese     Plott versus Bordoodle     Plott versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Plott versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Plott versus Norwich Terrier     Plott versus Toy Poodle     Plott versus Mudi     Plott versus Norwegian Buhund     Plott versus Shiranian     Plott versus Vizsla     Plott versus Leonberger     Plott versus Boxer     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Boston Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Irish Wolfhound     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Korean Jindo Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Black Mouth Cur     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Chinook     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Belgian Tervuren     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Skye Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bloodhound     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Vizsla     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus English Springer Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Welsh Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bordoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cocker Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Briard     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Sheepadoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Goldendoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Silky Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Beagle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Valley Bulldog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Boykin Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pyredoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Kishu Ken     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Hovawart     

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