The Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Dog-Breed Profile

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breed (TTB 7) is a hunting dog and very good family pet. 3 The TTB is known to be gentle, affectionate and interact safely with children. However, the breed is not recommended for home with non-canine pets, but it does well with older dogs. 14

The Plott Hounds (scent hound dog 1) and the Mountain Curs ("The Mountain Cur is a type of working dog used for treeing and trailing game; mainly squirrel and raccoon, but also large game." 2) likely hereditary linked to the Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed. 3 Treeing Tennessee Brindle common color is brindle or black and brindle trim (may appear to have white appearance on the breast or feet).The breed has dome flat head, heavy muzzle, ears set high appearing short or medium, wide space between the eyes (dark color eyes 10), back straight and strong, deep broad chest, and tail medium length (straight 10). 4 The TTB has a dense and smooth coat. 5 Height of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle breeds various according to gender:

Males 18" to 24" and females 16' to 22". The TTB is intelligent, fast hunter (Well to be trained for hunting 5), alert and good companionship. 4 When hunting the Treeing Tennessee Brindle will send prey up a tree and hold it until the dog's master or hunter arrives. 7 As a good hunting dog requires abundance of exercise, but not merely a walk around a park. The breed is not suitable for apartment living. 10 Tennessee Brindle breed requires minimal grooming including brushing the dog's coat and bath as necessary. 5 However, the breed is susceptible to fleas and ticks during outdoor activities. 10 Common food the Treeing Tennessee Brindle food eats is pellet dog food. 13 The breed has no known health problems, but the ears are prone for infection and need to be checked. 11

Also, TTB nails should be kept trimmed. 14 "However, the breed can be sensitive and when exposed to constant abuse and neglect, will lose it's affectionate and hunting spirit." The Mountain Cur, the Black Mouth Cur and Blue Lacy breed dogs are good companions for the Tennessee Brindle breed, since these breed of dogs are compatible for hunting and indoor environments.10

Reverend Earl Phillips during the 1960's gathered information regarding a mixed breed of a dog, subsequently in 1967 the Reverend established in recognition and preserving of the breed, the Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breeders Association (TTBBA). 7 When the association was formed became recognized as a legal organization by the state of Illinois. 13

In the early 1960's, Reverend Phillips wrote for a national hunting dog magazine. He described as a writer his findings of facts and tribulations from dog owners of Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed. Many of TTB dogs that became part of the established association came from Ozark Mountains and Appalachian Mountains and regions in between. According to the descriptions gathered TTB dog owners, the Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breeders Association established specific characteristics for the breed and established selective breeding guidelines. The TTB breed is recognized by brindle color, small size, short ears, may have dew claws, white feet and breast and other characteristics. 8

The registration of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle dog by the TTBBA moved to the American Coon Hunters Association. "The breed was recognized as the group's 9th coonhound in 1978." 3 Before the registration was transferred to the American Coon Hunters Association, TTBBA had grown to over 500 members in 30 states. 12 The Treeing Tennessee Brindle has been assigned the Hound Group designation and recorded in the Foundation Stock Service since 1995 by the American Kennel Club (AKC). 9 Also, the TTB is recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC). 11

Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breed is available for purchase from reputable breeders, rescue organizations and online Web-Sites. The Dog Web Directory Tennessee (http://www.doggyz.com/index.php?lo=41) provides contact information for puppies and breeders of Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs. Yahoo Group Treeing Tennessee Brindles (treeingtenbrindles - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/treeingtenbrindles/) provide information from owners of the breed regarding hunting, breeding, and all aspects of the dog's life.

References:

1.) Plott Hound - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plott_Hound

2.) Mountain Cur - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Cur

3.) Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breed Information - http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dog-breeds/Treeing-Tennessee-Brindle.html

4.) National Kennel Club Inc. - http://www.nationalkennelclub.com/Breed-Standards/Treeing%20Tennessee%20Brindle.htm

5.) Treeing Tennessee Brindle Dog Breed Information - http://www.puppiesanddogsforsale.com/dog_breed_info/TreeingTNBrindle.asp

6.) DEARDOGGY.COM - Treeing Tennessee Brindle - http://www.deardoggy.com/dog_breeds/treeing_tennessee_brindle/

7.) dogtime.com - Treeing Tennessee Brindle - http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dog-breeds/Treeing-Tennessee-Brindle.html

8.) American Kennel Club - Treeing Tennessee Brindle History - http://www.akc.org/breeds/treeing_tennessee_brindle/history.cfm

9.) American Kennel Club - Treeing Tennessee Brindle Did you know? - http://www.akc.org/breeds/treeing_tennessee_brindle/did_you_know.cfm

10.) THE DOG GUIDE - The Treeing Tennessee Brindle! - http://www.dogguide.net/treeing-tennessee-brindle.php

11.) FindaPetOnline.com - Treeing Walker Coonhound - http://www.findapetonline.com/treeing_walker_coonhound_dogs.php

12.) Treeing Tennessee Brindle - http://www.5stardog.com/dog-breeds-treeing-tennessee-brindle.asp

13.) YeahPets.com - Treeing Tennessee Brindle - http://www.yeahpets.com/2007/01/07/treeing-tennessee-brindle/

14.) NextDayPets.com - Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breed Information - http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/breeds/1100365/