Differences and Similarities between the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier.

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Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Yorkshire Terrier: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier 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 Treeing Tennessee Brindle and for the Yorkshire Terrier. 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 Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Treeing Tennessee Brindle or the Yorkshire Terrier.

Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Yorkshire Terrier: Overview

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

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Yorkshire Terrier belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Yorkshire Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Treeing Tennessee Brindle to the Yorkshire Terrier 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 Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier

Factor Treeing Tennessee Brindle Yorkshire Terrier
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Height 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 5/5
Weight 30 to 45 pounds 4 to 6 pounds
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $1600 – $2950
Average Price No Data $2420
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cornell DNA Bank
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- Prior to the onset of breeding, recommend evaluations at 1, 3, and 6 Years of Age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Treeing Tennessee Brindle 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 Yorkshire Terrier. 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 Treeing Tennessee Brindle is 76 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Yorkshire Terrier is 76 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Yorkshire Terrier is not better or worse than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you can get the Yorkshire Terrier or 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 Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier

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

  • Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Yorkshire Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
  • Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom. However, Yorkshire Terriers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.

    • The Similarities Between the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier

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

  • Both the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Treeing Tennessee Brindle and the Yorkshire Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

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

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

    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.

    On the other hand, Yorkshire Terriers weigh 4 to 6 pounds when fully grown. Yorkshire Terriers are 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Yorkshire Terrier

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

    The lifespan of Yorkshire Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terriers is 13.5 years.

    Yorkshire Terriers live longer than Treeing Tennessee Brindles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Treeing Tennessee Brindle versus Yorkshire Terrier

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Treeing Tennessee Brindles shed more than Yorkshire Terriers?

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

    Yorkshire Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Yorkshire Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Yorkshire 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.

    Do Treeing Tennessee Brindles Bark and Howl? What about Yorkshire Terriers?

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

    Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs. Yorkshire Terrier

    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.

    Yorkshire Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

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

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

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

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

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

    Yorkshire Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Treeing Tennessee Brindles and Yorkshire Terriers?

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

    Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Yorkshire Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Yorkshire Terrier

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

  • Affenpinscher (74 percent match with Yorkshire Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Affenpinscher.
  • Lhasa Apso (75 percent match with Yorkshire Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Lhasa Apso.
  • Lhasapoo (75 percent match with Yorkshire Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Lhasapoo.
  • Chorkie (83 percent match with Yorkshire Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle vs Chorkie.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Treeing Tennessee Brindle Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Yorkshire Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

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