Last Updated: Jun 19, 2022
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- Doberman Pinscher Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction
- Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview
- Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Appearance (Colors) of the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
- Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
- Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
- Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
- Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
- Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
- Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Doberman Pinscher Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.
Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview
A very important difference between the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog while the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Doberman Pinscher 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.
Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
| Factor | Doberman Pinscher | Treeing Tennessee Brindle |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 13 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder | 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 60 to 80 pounds | 30 to 45 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1910 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1100 – $2500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (The American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher is 81 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 Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get a Doberman Pinscher!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
The Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.
The Doberman Pinscher weighs 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. The Doberman Pinscher is 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Treeing Tennessee Brindle weighs 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Appearance (Colors) of the Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Doberman Pinscher Colors
The Doberman Pinscher comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Black
- Bicolor
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Brown / Chocolate
- Merle (Blue)
- Gray / Blue / Silver
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
The Doberman Pinscher comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Brown / Chocolate
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Black
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
Treeing Tennessee Brindle Colors
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Brindle
- Bicolor
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- White / Cream
Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
The lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is 11.5 years.
The lifespan of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is 11.0 years.
The Doberman Pinscher live longer than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.
Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.
Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Doberman Pinschers 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 Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?
Doberman Pinschers 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 Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Doberman Pinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
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 Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Doberman Pinscher or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?
Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.
Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Doberman Pinscher compares to other breeds aside from the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:
Doberman Pinscher versus Alaskan Klee Kai Doberman Pinscher versus German Wirehaired Pointer Doberman Pinscher versus Labrador Retriever Doberman Pinscher versus Chi-Poo Doberman Pinscher versus Basset Hound Doberman Pinscher versus Boerboel Doberman Pinscher versus Curly-Coated Retriever Doberman Pinscher versus Braque du Bourbonnais Doberman Pinscher versus Great Pyrenees Doberman Pinscher versus Puggle Doberman Pinscher versus Samoyed
Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.