Why you Should Get the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Instead of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

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Last Updated: Jun 15, 2022

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Overview

A very important difference between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small-sized dog while the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Factor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Height 12 to 13 inches at the shoulder 16 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 13 to 18 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Life Span 9 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2410 No Data
Price Range $1800 – $3000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination;
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 91 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is 76 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a better pet than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. So, you should get a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel!

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Below is a list of where the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most different:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are good for new dog owners. However, Treeing Tennessee Brindles are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    • The Similarities Between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are most similar:

  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are very easy to train.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle get along well with other dogs.

    • Size Comparison of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel weighs 13 to 18 pounds when fully grown. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 12 to 13 inches 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Size of Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Appearance (Colors) of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Colors

    The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Bicolor
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Apricot / Beige
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • White / Cream
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Black

    The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

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

    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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    The lifespan of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is between 9 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 12.0 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel live longer than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed more than Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed moderately.

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels good family dogs? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Easier to Train than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles are fairly easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles drool moderately.

    How Kid-friendly are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Does the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Tennessee Brindles?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

    Can Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs. Treeing Tennessee Brindle

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Tennessee Brindles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

    Is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Tennessee Brindles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

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

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Welsh Terrier     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus English Setter     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Shihpoo     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Border Collie     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Bearded Collie     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Japanese Chin     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Puli     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Irish Setter     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Skye Terrier     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cockalier     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Bluetick Coonhound     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Brussels Griffon     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Frenchton     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Peek A Poo     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Siberian Husky     

    Conclusion: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better suits you and your family.