Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Better than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle as a Pet? Answer…

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Staffordshire Bull 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.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Staffordshire Bull 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Staffordshire Bull Terrier Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Height 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Weight 24 to 38 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1890 No Data
Price Range $1000 – $2425 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination – min age 1 year
  • Hereditary Cataracts DNA Test
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • L2HGA DNA Test
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Staffordshire Bull 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 75 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier. 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 Staffordshire Bull 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not get along well with other dogs. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along well with other dogs.
  • Staffordshire Bull 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not easy to train.
  • Both the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers weigh 24 to 38 pounds when fully grown. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are 14 to 16 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Staffordshire Bull Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers drool moderately.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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 Staffordshire Bull Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Can Staffordshire Bull Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Staffordshire Bull 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 Staffordshire Bull Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Staffordshire Bull Terriers good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Staffordshire Bull 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 Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

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

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

    Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

  • Boxer (71 percent match with Staffordshire Bull Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Boxer.
  • Schipperke (72 percent match with Staffordshire Bull Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Schipperke.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Staffordshire Bull Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

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