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18 to 24 inches
Males stand 18 to 24 inches at the shoulder and females stand 16 to 22 inches. Weight is proportionate to height, ranging between 30 to 45 pounds.

about 16 to 24 inches tall
The Treeing Tennessee stands about 16 to 24 inches tall. He weighs in around 30 to 50 pounds. Females run a tad smaller as a rule. The breed was specifically designed to be the exact weight and height they are for optimal treeing practices.

10 – 12 years
Treeing Tennessee Brindle/Life span

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a dog breed of Cur, descending from the Old Brindle Cur dog. Curs are thought to be closely related hounds of North American origin, bred for treeing. Treeing is a type of hunting, which uses dogs to force prey to climb up into a tree.

Jack Russells are predominantly white with black or tan markings on the body, head, and legs. They can also be brindle in the head area.

As a companion, the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is an affectionate and loving pet. They adore children, although due to their high energy level they are better with older children.

The Mountain Cur is a type of working dog that is bred specifically for treeing and trailing small game, like squirrel and raccoons. They are also used for hunting and baying big game like bear and wild boar as well as being an all-purpose farm dog.

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle has a short, smooth coat that is mostly brown with black brindle markings. Some specimens of the breed exhibit white markings on the chest and feet. Because the coat of this breed is so short, only minimal grooming is required – a weekly brushing will be sufficient to control shedding.

The treeing technique uses dogs to force naturally climbing animals into trees, where they can be assessed or shot by hunters. The idiomatic phrase “Barking up the wrong tree” comes from this practice. Treeing allows to see the quarry and decide if the prey should be killed, and if so with a cleaner kill, or spared.

Like all terriers, Jack Russells are diggers, which is why the Romans called their ilk terrarii, from the Latin terra, meaning earth. But Jack Russells are also sometimes referred to as “terrier-ists”: They’re nippy, obstinate, bossy, jealous and restless.

13 – 16 years
Jack Russell Terrier/Life span

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is very loving of their people which makes a great companion for a family that is active. A novice dog owner is not suited for them as they need an experienced owner who knows their temperament. The temperament of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is friendly, alert, and courageous.

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a high-energy dog and requires more than daily dog walks. The dog breed needs an active owner who will take him hunting, treeing and hiking. They love to have room to roam, explore, and use their tracking instincts. Because the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is an active dog, he should be provided a high protein diet.

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle was developed from the Old Brindle Cur dog, a type of hunting dog with brown coats featuring black tiger stripes.

Treeing Tennessee Brindles kept outside must be provided adequate shelter during the winter months. The Treeing Tennessee Brindle dog breed has a strong inbred instinct for hunting and is very courageous. The dog breed bays during a hunt, which means they cry out to the hunter.