Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Adult Size: Females 16-22 inches and 30-50 pounds, Males 18-24 inches and 30-50 pounds.
Breed: Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Breed Group: FSS (Foundation Stock Service)/Hound

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is an FSS (Foundation Stock Service) breed. That means it isn’t recognized as an official breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC), but it may be soon. Groups like the American Treeing Tennessee Brindle Association are committed to obtaining recognition of the breed as well as preserving and celebrating it.

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle’s name refers to its “brindle” coloring and the dog’s ability to chase up trees and hunt vermin. Though the Treeing Tennessee Brindle exact origins are unclear, it was definitely bred as a raccoon-hunting dog. The forefathers for this breed came from brindle tree dogs and hounds from across the US during the early twentieth century. The Treeing Tennessee has a course chop mouth and expressive dark eyes that are prominent on its face. This breed is smaller than most hounds and has cat-like feet and small ears.

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is an excellent hunter that excels in speed, courage and agility. It has a good scenting power with a desire to capture its prey. As a companion pet, the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is intelligent, laid-back, happy and is often said to have a lot of “heart.”

Overall, it’s an intelligent breed that does well with hunting and task-oriented training. Because, the Brindle can be a sensitive breed, training should be firm and consistent, but always done with a loving touch.

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle only requires an occasional brushing and bath as necessary to clean the coat and remove dead hair.

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