Why you Should Get the Australian Shepherd Instead of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Last Updated: Jun 16, 2022

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Australian Shepherd Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Australian Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

Australian Shepherd versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Australian Shepherd versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are similar in size. The Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Australian Shepherd belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

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.

Australian Shepherd versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Australian Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Australian Shepherd Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Height 18 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Weight 40 to 65 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1180 No Data
Price Range $800 – $1500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Collie Eye Anomaly
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity
    		•  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 Australian Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is 76 out of 125.

    Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle, we still believe that the Australian Shepherd is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    This is because Australian Shepherds are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Australian Shepherd will come out on top.

    Also, we are biased in favor of the Australian Shepherd :-). We are for the Australian Shepherd. So get a Australian Shepherd!

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Below is a list of where the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:

  • Australian Shepherds require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.
  • Australian Shepherds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Australian Shepherds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, 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.

    • The Similarities Between the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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

  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size Comparison of the Australian Shepherd versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    The Australian Shepherd weighs 40 to 65 pounds when fully grown. The Australian Shepherd is 18 to 23 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.

    Size of Australian Shepherd versus Size of Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Appearance (Colors) of the Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Australian Shepherd Colors

    The Australian Shepherd comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Black
    • Merle (Red)
    • Gray / Blue / Silver
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Harlequin
    • Merle (Blue)
    • White / Cream
    • Apricot / Beige
    • Bicolor
    • Golden
    • Brindle

    The Australian Shepherd comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

    • White / Cream
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Black
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Sable
    • Gray / Blue / Silver
    • Merle (Blue)

    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 Australian Shepherd versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of the Australian Shepherd is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Australian Shepherd is 13.5 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 Australian Shepherd live longer than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Australian Shepherd versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Australian Shepherds do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Australian Shepherds shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Australian Shepherds shed moderately.

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Australian Shepherd or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Australian Shepherds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Australian Shepherd or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Australian Shepherds get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Australian Shepherds good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Australian Shepherds 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 Australian Shepherd Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Australian Shepherd or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Australian Shepherds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    How Kid-friendly are Australian Shepherds and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Australian Shepherds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Does the Australian Shepherd Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Australian Shepherds 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.

    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 Australian Shepherds Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Australian Shepherds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

    Can Australian Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Australian Shepherds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Australian Shepherd vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Australian Shepherds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    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 Australian Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Australian Shepherds can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Is the Australian Shepherd Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Australian Shepherds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Australian Shepherd or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Australian Shepherds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Australian Shepherd Versus Other Dog Breeds

    You may also be interested in how the Australian Shepherd compares to other breeds aside from the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Australian Shepherd to other breeds:

    Australian Shepherd versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Australian Shepherd versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Australian Shepherd versus Irish Setter     Australian Shepherd versus Catahoula Bulldog     Australian Shepherd versus Border Terrier     Australian Shepherd versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Australian Shepherd versus Bloodhound     Australian Shepherd versus Black Mouth Cur     Australian Shepherd versus Pomchi     Australian Shepherd versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Australian Shepherd versus Mountain Cur     Australian Shepherd versus Australian Kelpie     Australian Shepherd versus Doberman Pinscher     

    Conclusion: Australian Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.

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