Treeing Tennessee Brindle
About the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Medium (25-50 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 16-24" |
| Weight | 30-50 lbs |
| Coat Type | Smooth |
| Coat Length | Short |
| Colors | |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Care Requirements
Exercise Needs
High (60-90 min/day)
60 minutes per day recommended
Grooming
Moderate - Weekly
Mental Stimulation
★★★★★Needs plenty of mental challenges
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $800-$1,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,200/year |
Costs vary based on location, breeder, and individual needs. Annual costs include food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies.
Health Considerations
Like all breeds, Treeing Tennessee Brindles may be prone to certain health conditions:
Regular veterinary check-ups and proper care can help prevent or manage many health issues.
Best For
- Families with Children
- Active Owners
May Not Be Ideal For
- Apartment Living
- Sedentary Lifestyles
Guides for your Treeing Tennessee Brindle
The story behind the Treeing Tennessee Brindle
The breed comes from the southern United States, particularly the Appalachian and Ozark regions, where hunters kept brindle-coated curs for treeing raccoon, opossum and other small game and for general farm work. These dogs descended broadly from the cur types brought to North America by European settlers and shaped by generations of purely functional selection. Organised breeding began in the middle of the twentieth century when American enthusiasts, drawing on the writings of a hunting author who had described such brindle dogs, gathered breeding stock from mountain hunters and founded a breeders association to preserve the type. United Kennel Club recognition followed, and the American Kennel Club lists it among breeds working toward full status. It remains uncommon, kept almost entirely by hunters in the United States, and is bred primarily for working ability rather than appearance.
Originally bred for: Treeing hound, raccoon and small-game hunter, farm cur. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Treeing Tennessee Brindle
A quality food geared to a working dog serves well, lifted while hunting and trimmed once the season closes. Give it in two sittings, allow quiet time around hard work, and keep the outline hard rather than padded.
Watch for: No breed-specific dietary intolerance is documented. Hunting dogs frequently pick up digestive upsets from scavenging rather than from their food. If loose stools, vomiting or itching persist, a vet should investigate before the diet is changed repeatedly.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Day to day, the basics matter most: how much exercise your dog needs, how often to get out for a walk, and how much sleep is normal.
For play and enrichment, browse our favorite dog toys and interactive toys for rainy days.
Gear that fits the breed makes life easier: a well-sized dog bed, a properly sized crate.
Raising a puppy? Work through crate training and the teething timeline — or see how old your dog is in human years with our dog age calculator.