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

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Tibetan Mastiff Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

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

Tibetan Mastiff versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Tibetan Mastiff 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.

Tibetan Mastiff versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Tibetan Mastiff 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 Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Tibetan Mastiff Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Easy To Train 1/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Height 2 feet to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
General Health 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Weight 75 to 160 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $3190 No Data
Price Range $1500 – $3000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Tibetan Mastiff 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 Tibetan Mastiff is 77 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 Tibetan Mastiff is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get the Tibetan Mastiff!

    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 Tibetan Mastiff 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 Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Tibetan Mastiffs have low exercise needs. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • The Similarities Between the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Tibetan Mastiff and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.

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

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

    Tibetan Mastiffs weigh 75 to 160 pounds when fully grown. Tibetan Mastiffs are 2 feet to 2 feet, 2 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 Tibetan Mastiff versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of Tibetan Mastiffs is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Tibetan Mastiffs is 12.0 years.

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

    Tibetan Mastiffs live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Tibetan Mastiff versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Tibetan Mastiffs do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Tibetan Mastiffs shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Tibetan Mastiffs 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 Tibetan Mastiff or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Tibetan Mastiffs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

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

    Tibetan Mastiffs are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

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

    Tibetan Mastiffs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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 Tibetan Mastiffs Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Tibetan Mastiffs 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 Tibetan Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Tibetan Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Tibetan Mastiff vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Tibetan Mastiffs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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 Tibetan Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Tibetan Mastiffs 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 Tibetan Mastiff or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Tibetan Mastiffs get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Tibetan Mastiffs good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Tibetan Mastiffs 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 Tibetan Mastiffs and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Tibetan Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Tibetan Mastiff Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Tibetan Mastiffs are not easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Tibetan Mastiff Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Tibetan Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Tibetan Mastiffs 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 Tibetan Mastiff

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

  • Bernedoodle (71 percent match with Tibetan Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Bernedoodle.
  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (70 percent match with Tibetan Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Tibetan Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Tibetan Mastiff versus Labradoodle     Tibetan Mastiff versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Tibetan Mastiff versus American Water Spaniel     Tibetan Mastiff versus Bulldog     Tibetan Mastiff versus English Springer Spaniel     Tibetan Mastiff versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Tibetan Mastiff versus Mal Shi     Tibetan Mastiff versus Borzoi     Tibetan Mastiff versus French Bulldog     Tibetan Mastiff versus West Highland White Terrier     Tibetan Mastiff versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Tibetan Mastiff versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Tibetan Mastiff versus Belgian Malinois     Tibetan Mastiff versus Yorkshire Terrier     Tibetan Mastiff versus Greyhound     Tibetan Mastiff versus Great Dane     Tibetan Mastiff versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Tibetan Mastiff versus Border Terrier     Tibetan Mastiff versus Scottish Terrier     Tibetan Mastiff versus Vizsla     Tibetan Mastiff versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Tibetan Mastiff versus Sheepadoodle     Tibetan Mastiff versus Kishu Ken     Tibetan Mastiff versus Xoloitzcuintli     Tibetan Mastiff versus Standard Schnauzer     

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Great Dane     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Finnish Lapphund     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Jack Russell Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Finnish Spitz     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pomapoo     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Akita     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Portuguese Water Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pomeranian     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Komondor     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Japanese Chin     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Rottweiler     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Dachshund     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Bichon Frise     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pug     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Norwegian Lundehund     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Affenpinscher     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Irish Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Finnish Lapphund     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Australian Kelpie     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Pug     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Welsh Terrier     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Doberman Pinscher     Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Cane Corso     

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