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

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Pomsky Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Pomsky versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Pomsky belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

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.

Pomsky versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

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

Factor Pomsky Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Height 10 to 15 inches 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 5/5
Weight 7 to 38 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2270 No Data
Price Range $1500 – $2995 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 Pomsky 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 Pomsky 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 Pomsky. So, you can get the Treeing Tennessee Brindle or the Pomsky!

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 Pomsky 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 Pomsky and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Pomskys require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
  • Pomskys adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Pomskys are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.

    • The Similarities Between the Pomsky and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Pomsky and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Pomsky and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Pomsky 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 Pomsky 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 Pomsky and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Pomsky and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Pomsky and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Pomsky and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Pomsky and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very playful.
  • Both the Pomsky and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

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

    Pomskys weigh 7 to 38 pounds when fully grown. Pomskys are 10 to 15 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 Pomsky versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Pomskys is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pomskys is 13.5 years.

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

    Pomskys live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pomsky versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Pomskys do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Pomskys shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Pomskys 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 Pomsky or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Pomskys do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

    Pomskys require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

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

    Pomskys are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

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

    Pomskys can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pomsky vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    Pomskys 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 Pomsky or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Pomskys get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Pomskys 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 Pomskys and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Pomskys 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 Pomsky Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Pomskys are fairly easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

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

    Pomskys adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Pomskys 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 Pomsky

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

  • Pomeranian (78 percent match with Pomsky). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Pomeranian.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Pomsky Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pomsky versus King Shepherd     Pomsky versus Basenji     Pomsky versus American Foxhound     Pomsky versus Japanese Spitz     Pomsky versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Pomsky versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Pomsky versus Dutch Shepherd     Pomsky versus Spinone Italiano     Pomsky versus Aussiedoodle     Pomsky versus Doberman Pinscher     Pomsky versus Aussiedoodle     Pomsky versus Chinook     Pomsky versus American Eskimo Dog     Pomsky versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Pomsky versus Newfoundland     Pomsky versus Chinook     Pomsky versus Bullmastiff     Pomsky versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Pomsky versus English Springer Spaniel     Pomsky versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Pomsky versus Whoodle     Pomsky versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Pomsky versus Basenji     Pomsky versus Chorkie     Pomsky versus Valley Bulldog     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Collie     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Yorkipoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cane Corso     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Field Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Hovawart     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Australian Cattle Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Norfolk Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus English Setter     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus English Setter     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bluetick Coonhound     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus West Highland White Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Doberman Pinscher     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Collie     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Lancashire Heeler     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cairn Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Stabyhoun     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Whoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Barbet     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Irish Setter     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Saluki     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Hovawart     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cocker Spaniel     

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