At a glance the quick version
Wikipedia: males 35 to 50 lb, females 30 to 40 lb; Wag! gives males 30 to 50 lb. UKC says only in proportion to height.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, dense, smooth
A short, soft-feeling coat that sits close over a quick, athletic scent hound.21
Personality what they are like
An intelligent, alert and fast hunter with a sharp nose and a real drive to tree game. It is sociable with both people and other dogs, loyal to its family and fond of children, especially older ones.213
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. It wants more than a daily stroll; hunting, tracking or long hikes suit it best, with around an hour of activity a day.3
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Minimal: a weekly brush to lift loose hair and a bath only when muddy.3
Home where they are happiest
A home with space and outdoor access suits it better than an apartment, as it is energetic and vocal.3
Company who they like around
Companionable with people and dogs alike and enjoys family life.23
The story where it all began
In the early 1960s Reverend Earl Phillips gathered owners of brindle treeing curs he had learned about through a magazine column. They founded the Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breeders Association on 21 March 1967, drawing foundation dogs from the country between the Ozarks and the Appalachians. The UKC granted full recognition in 2017.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
- 1
The breed's baying style is written into its standard: it trails with an open voice and switches to a different bark at the tree.2
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Its typical voice at the tree is described as a coarse chop.2
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Only brindle or black with brindle trim is accepted, which is where the breed gets its name.2
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The breed association was founded in Illinois, even though the dogs are named after Tennessee.1
Recognised by the official bits
- UKC
- Scenthound Group; recognised 1 Jul 20172
- AKC
- Foundation Stock Service; records kept since 19951
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Treeing Tennessee Brindle. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- Wikipedia: Treeing Tennessee Brindle en.wikipedia.orgused for recognition, weight, history
- UKC Treeing Tennessee Brindle breed standard ukcdogs.comused for recognition, size, coat, colours, temperament, voice
- Wag!: Treeing Tennessee Brindle wagwalking.comused for lifespan, exercise, grooming, social needs
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.