Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Temperament: Friendly, Alert, Intelligent

Group: Foundation Stock Service

Height: 40.6–61.0 in

Weight: 13.6–22.7 lb

Life Expectancy: 10.0–12.0 yrs

Energy Level: Regular Exercise

Shedding: Occasional

Grooming Frequency: Weekly Brushing

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle originated in the United States, most notably the areas in and around the Appalachian and Ozark Mountains. They are bred from Cur dogs with a focus to have great scenting power, be an open trailer with good voice, and retain the uncanny ability to tree all kinds of game. Brindle-colored, smaller in size, and with a shorter ear, they are different in conformation than the Plott. The Treeing Tennessee Brindles are a very intelligent, courageous, and companionable breed. Alert, agile, and fast, they make for wonderful hunting dogs. The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is an exceptionally sturdy and healthy breed. They are intelligent, brave, courageous and loyal companions with a strong inbred instinct for hunting. The breed bays during a hunt, which means they cry out to the hunter.