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

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Standard Schnauzer Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Standard Schnauzer versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Standard Schnauzer belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

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.

Standard Schnauzer versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Standard Schnauzer Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Does NOT Shed 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 3/5
Height 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 13 to 16 years 10 to 12 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Weight 30 to 50 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
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
General Health 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 14.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1710 No Data
Price Range $1200 – $2150 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 24 months, recommend every other year until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer is 80 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 Standard Schnauzer is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Standard Schnauzer!

    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 Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Standard Schnauzers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Standard Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
  • Standard Schnauzers adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Standard Schnauzers 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 Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

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

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

    Standard Schnauzers weigh 30 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Standard Schnauzers are 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s 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 Standard Schnauzer versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Standard Schnauzers is between 13 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzers is 14.5 years.

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

    Standard Schnauzers live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Standard Schnauzer versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Standard Schnauzers do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Standard Schnauzers shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Standard Schnauzers 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 Standard Schnauzer or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Standard Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

    Standard Schnauzers 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 Standard Schnauzers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Standard Schnauzers 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 Standard Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Standard Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Standard Schnauzer vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Standard Schnauzers 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 Standard Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Standard Schnauzers 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 Standard Schnauzer or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Standard Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Standard Schnauzers good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Standard Schnauzers 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 Standard Schnauzers and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Standard Schnauzers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Standard Schnauzer Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Standard Schnauzers are fairly easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Standard Schnauzer Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Standard Schnauzers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Standard Schnauzers 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 Standard Schnauzer

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

  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (77 percent match with Standard Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Standard Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Standard Schnauzer versus Japanese Chin     Standard Schnauzer versus Gordon Setter     Standard Schnauzer versus Lakeland Terrier     Standard Schnauzer versus Belgian Tervuren     Standard Schnauzer versus Keeshond     Standard Schnauzer versus Chinese Crested     Standard Schnauzer versus Pharaoh Hound     Standard Schnauzer versus Newfoundland     Standard Schnauzer versus Welsh Terrier     Standard Schnauzer versus Miniature Pinscher     Standard Schnauzer versus Saint Berdoodle     Standard Schnauzer versus Kai Ken     Standard Schnauzer versus Scottish Terrier     Standard Schnauzer versus Goldendoodle     Standard Schnauzer versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Standard Schnauzer versus Pekingese     Standard Schnauzer versus Keeshond     Standard Schnauzer versus Miniature Pinscher     Standard Schnauzer versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Standard Schnauzer versus Alaskan Malamute     Standard Schnauzer versus Tibetan Terrier     Standard Schnauzer versus Lakeland Terrier     Standard Schnauzer versus Chihuahua     Standard Schnauzer versus Miniature Schnauzer     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Welsh Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cavapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus French Bulldog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Belgian Malinois     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Black Mouth Cur     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cairn Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Azawakh     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pomeranian     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Boxer     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Clumber Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus French Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bordoodle     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus American Bulldog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Silky Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cavapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Shiba Inu     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bluetick Coonhound     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Australian Kelpie     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Mountain Cur     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Field Spaniel     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Akita Chow     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Xoloitzcuintli     

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