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Hound Treeing Tennessee Brindle Champions
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Pronunciation:
tree-ing ten-uh-see brin-dl
Breed Description:
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that has the overall appearance of a powerful and agile dog. They should be slightly longer than they are tall and there should be a straight back that is streamlined. The legs should be long without making the dog appear leggy and the tail should be long. The head should be broad and the ears should be medium in length and should hang down the side of the head.
The coat of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle should be short and dense and should cover the dog completely. It should be brindle in coloring.
Temperament:
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed of dog is an intelligent and loyal breed that is known for being very affectionate and easy going. They are generally well-tempered and they thrive when they can be with their owner. They can be trained quite easily but they can become shy and timid if they are harshly corrected. The breed does very well with children and they are good with other dogs. They are not recommended for homes with small, non-canine pets since they do have a strong prey drive.
Height:
The average height for the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is between 16 to 24 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is between 30 to 45 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed of dog has no known health problems and they are considered to be a very hardy breed.
Living Conditions:
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed of dog is not recommended for apartments. They are an active breed and need a yard to exercise in. The ideal home for a Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a home with acreage for the dog to explore.
Exercise:
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed of dog is an active breed that needs at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. They love being out and working so it is important to offer them a variety of activities.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 12 years
Grooming:
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed of dog should be brushed once per week to remove any dead hair but outside of that, they are a very easy dog to groom. Special care should be given to the ears, since they can be prone to ear infections and the hair under the ears and around the feet should be trimmed on a regular basis. Baths should only be given when it is absolutely necessary and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can go several months between baths.
Origin:
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed of dog was developed in the United States, or specifically in the Ozark Mountains. The breed is believed to have originated from the Old Brindle Cur and can attribute its creation to Reverend Earl Philips. The Treeing Tennessee Brindle was originally used for hunting and is still used in that capacity today. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
