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

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Skye Terrier Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Skye Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Skye Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

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.

Skye Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Skye Terrier Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Weight 25 to 40 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
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
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Height 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2000 No Data
Price Range $2000 – $2000 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 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier is 82 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 Skye Terrier is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Skye Terrier!

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 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Skye Terriers adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Skye Terriers 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.
  • Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not easy to train.
  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very playful.
  • Both the Skye Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Skye Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    Skye Terriers weigh 25 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Skye Terriers are 9 to 10 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 Skye Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Skye Terriers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Skye Terriers 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.

    Skye Terriers live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Skye Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Skye Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Skye Terriers shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Skye Terriers shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Skye Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Skye Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

    Skye Terriers are moderately easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

    Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Skye Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Skye Terrier vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Skye Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Skye Terriers good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terriers and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Skye Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Skye Terrier Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Skye Terriers are not easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Skye Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Skye Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terrier

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

  • Lakeland Terrier (78 percent match with Skye Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Lakeland 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 Skye Terrier vs Bracco Italiano.
  • Hovawart (76 percent match with Treeing Tennessee Brindle). Here is our comparison of the Skye Terrier vs Hovawart.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Skye Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Skye Terrier versus Schipperke     Skye Terrier versus Italian Greyhound     Skye Terrier versus Great Dane     Skye Terrier versus Shihpoo     Skye Terrier versus Miniature Schnauzer     Skye Terrier versus Alaskan Malamute     Skye Terrier versus Border Collie     Skye Terrier versus Siberian Husky     Skye Terrier versus Norwich Terrier     Skye Terrier versus Black Mouth Cur     Skye Terrier versus Dalmatian     Skye Terrier versus Kai Ken     Skye Terrier versus Hovawart     Skye Terrier versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Skye Terrier versus Weimaraner     Skye Terrier versus Shihpoo     Skye Terrier versus English Cocker Spaniel     Skye Terrier versus Beagle     Skye Terrier versus Kuvasz     Skye Terrier versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Skye Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound     Skye Terrier versus Leonberger     Skye Terrier versus Bracco Italiano     Skye Terrier versus Cesky Terrier     Skye Terrier versus Coton de Tulear     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Schipperke     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Westiepoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Great Dane     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Siberian Husky     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Goldador     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Schnoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Golden Retriever     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cesky Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Black Russian Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Affenhuahua     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Akbash     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Afghan Hound     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Gordon Setter     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Beaglier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Great Dane     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Border Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Samoyed     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Saluki     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pomsky     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus German Pinscher     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Lhasapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pyredoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Australian Terrier     

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