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A Treeing Tennessee Brindle
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Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Also called TTB

  • Great with kids
  • Needs space
  • Needs lots of exercise

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.

Weight
31–51 lb (14–23 kg)
Height at the shoulder
16–24 in (41–61 cm)
Life span
10–12 years
Exercise
About 60 minutes a day
Coat
Short, Smooth
Origin
Appalachian/Ozark region, Tennessee, United States

Traits

Family and friends

  • Good with children
  • Good with other dogs
  • Polite with strangers

Home and activity

  • Very energetic
  • Needs space
  • Barks sometimes
  • Easy to train

Care

  • Very little grooming
  • Sheds a little
  • Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Companionable Courageous Determined Energetic Intelligent

Coat colours

Black with brindle trim and brindle

Males and females

MalesFemales
Weight 35–51 lb (16–23 kg) 31–40 lb (14–18 kg)
Height 18–24 in (46–61 cm) 16–22 in (41–56 cm)

Recognized by

United Kennel Club (UKC)


Caring for a Treeing Tennessee Brindle

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Veterinarians

Check-ups and vaccinations through its 10–12 years.

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Dog walkers

Needs about 60 minutes of exercise a day.

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Dog daycares

Sociable and lively: daycare keeps it busy while you work.

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Pet sitters

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Sources

Breed details from The Dog API.