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

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Puggle Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Puggle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

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.

Puggle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

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

Factor Puggle Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Height 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 18 to 30 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
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
Affectionate With Family 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1330 No Data
Price Range $995 – $1400 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 Puggle 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 Puggle is 85 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 Puggle is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Puggle!

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 Puggle 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 Puggle and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

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

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

  • Both the Puggle and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not easy to train.
  • Both the Puggle 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 Puggle and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Puggle and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Puggle and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Puggle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 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 Puggle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 years.

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

    Puggles live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Puggle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Puggles shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Puggles shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Puggle or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

    Puggles are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

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

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

    Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Puggle vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    Puggles 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 Puggle or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Puggles get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Puggles and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Puggle Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Puggles are not easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

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

    Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Puggles 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 Puggle

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

  • Beaglier (75 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Beaglier.
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (71 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Saint Berdoodle (72 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Saint Berdoodle.
  • Skye Terrier (70 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Skye Terrier.
  • 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 Puggle vs Bracco Italiano.
  • Hovawart (76 percent match with Treeing Tennessee Brindle). Here is our comparison of the Puggle vs Hovawart.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Puggle versus Great Dane     Puggle versus Akita Chow     Puggle versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Puggle versus Chi-Poo     Puggle versus Greyhound     Puggle versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Puggle versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Puggle versus Schnoodle     Puggle versus Karelian Bear Dog     Puggle versus Rottweiler     Puggle versus Mastiff     Puggle versus Bouvier des Flandres     Puggle versus Lhasa Apso     Puggle versus Akbash     Puggle versus Akbash     Puggle versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Puggle versus Pomsky     Puggle versus Spinone Italiano     Puggle versus Black Mouth Cur     Puggle versus Miniature Pinscher     Puggle versus Cockalier     Puggle versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Puggle versus Irish Terrier     Puggle versus American Water Spaniel     Puggle versus Boerboel     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Akita Chow     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cesky Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Tibetan Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus American Bulldog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Miniature Pinscher     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Shiranian     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Tibetan Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Sussex Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Brussels Griffon     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Alaskan Malamute     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Barbet     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Stabyhoun     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Tibetan Mastiff     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Clumber Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Skye Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bich Poo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Beaglier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Schnoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Whippet     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Komondor     

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