Foundation Stock Service

Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 30–50 lb, height is 16–24 in, and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Intelligent, Friendly.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan10–12 years
Weight30–50 lb
SizeMedium
GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

16–24 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 2.3 years shorter than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 40 lb is about 5.9 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5.

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The verified adult weight for a Treeing Tennessee Brindle is 30–50 lb.

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