United States
An intelligent, alert and fast hunter with a sharp nose and a real drive to tree game.
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Weight | 14 to 23 kg (30 to 50 lb)males 14 to 23 kg, females 14 to 18 kg123 |
| Height | 41 to 61 cm (16 to 24 in)males 46 to 61 cm, females 41 to 56 cm31 |
| Lifespan | 10 to 12 years2 |
| Coat | Short, dense, smooth |
| Origin | United States (Ozark to Appalachian region)13 |
Ranges cover males and females and every standard linked on the line, so one standard alone may give a narrower range.
A typical home-care rhythm for a Treeing Tennessee Brindle. A starting point, not a vet's advice.
High. It wants more than a daily stroll; hunting, tracking or long hikes suit it best, with around an hour of activity a day.2
A home with space and outdoor access suits it better than an apartment, as it is energetic and vocal.2
Companionable with people and dogs alike and enjoys family life.32
Minimal: a weekly brush to lift loose hair and a bath only when muddy.2
Feed your adult Treeing Tennessee Brindle at least two meals a day, and puppies three to four smaller meals. Consistent times help digestion. For exact amounts, check the food label and ask your vet.4
Feed a high-quality dog food appropriate for its age and activity level. Avoid dangerous foods like chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, and xylitol. Always consult your vet for a complete list.5
Pet Wiki's starting plan is a bath every 8 weeks, but only when muddy is fine. The ASPCA suggests at least once every three months.26
Brush your Treeing Tennessee Brindle weekly to remove loose hair. Its short coat is low-maintenance.26
Trim nails every 4 weeks or sooner if you hear clicking on the floor. Cut a little at a time, stopping before the quick. Ask your vet or a groomer if unsure.6
This energetic breed needs about an hour of activity daily, ideally hunting, tracking, or long hikes. Daily walks and play are essential.2
Brush teeth two to three times a week with dog toothpaste, daily is ideal. Check floppy ears weekly and dry them gently; never insert anything into the ear canal.6
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle typically lives 10 to 12 years.2
Yes, it is sociable with people and other dogs, loyal to family, and fond of children, especially older ones. Always supervise interactions with young children.312
While it enjoys family company, tolerance for being alone varies. Consult a good breeder or trainer for advice on leaving it alone.
Written from the sources on this page, a few checked guides (VCA, ASPCA, RSPCA) and Pet Wiki's own starting care plan. A friendly guide, not a vet's advice.
Running costs for a Treeing Tennessee Brindle, built from current prices in each country: food scaled to the weight of the breed, insurance to its size, the rest per country. The purchase price and unplanned vet bills come on top.
| Foodabout 86 kg of dry food a year | 282 GBP ↗ |
|---|---|
| Routine vet care | 345 GBP ↗ |
| Pet insurancetypical policy, varies by breed and age | 384 GBP ↗ |
| Dog tax | 0 GBP ↗ |
| Licence and registration | 12 GBP ↗ |
| Gear to start | 531 GBP ↗ |
| Microchip and registration | 26 GBP ↗ |
Estimates from the sources linked on each line. Food: a complete dry food at about 3,600 kcal/kg at the NRC maintenance energy for the average weight of the breed. Insurance: a typical adult policy scaled by size; real quotes depend on breed, age and cover.
No breed-specific rule names the Treeing Tennessee Brindle in the 61 countries we check. General dangerous-dog laws still apply everywhere, and some cities keep their own lists.
See the rules and sources for every country
Laws change and local rules exist; this is a sourced overview, not legal advice.
Not veterinary advice. Check with your vet first if your pet has allergies, a health condition, is on a special diet or is pregnant. Treats should stay a small part of the daily food. Cut to a safe size and supervise. Terms of use
The breed's baying style is written into its standard: it trails with an open voice and switches to a different bark at the tree.3
Its typical voice at the tree is described as a coarse chop.3
Only brindle or black with brindle trim is accepted, which is where the breed gets its name.3
The breed association was founded in Illinois, even though the dogs are named after Tennessee.1
The breed name comes from its brindle coat color and its primary function: 'treeing' game (chasing it up a tree) in the Tennessee region.7
This morning I woke up early, sniffed the cool air, and knew it was a good day. My human and I headed into the woods where I found a scent, a raccoon! I barked and ran, following that trail until I treed the critter. My human laughed and gave me a scratch. Later, back home, I curled up with the kids, letting them pat my head. A perfect day: chasing, treeing, and cuddling.
A made-up story, just for fun. Not advice of any kind.
In the early 1960s Reverend Earl Phillips gathered owners of brindle treeing curs he had learned about through a magazine column. They founded the Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breeders Association on 21 March 1967, drawing foundation dogs from the country between the Ozarks and the Appalachians. The UKC granted full recognition in 2017.13
Every fact on this page has a numbered source. Spotted an error? [email protected].
Text is written in our own words from these sources.
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