Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Origin United States
Traits
Weight Male 35 to 50 lb (16 to 23 kg)
Female 30 to 40 lb (14 to 18 kg)
Height Male 18 to 24 in (46 to 61 cm)
Female 16 to 22 in (41 to 56 cm)
Coat Short and soft
Color Brindle or black with brindle trim
Classification / standards
AKC FSS
The AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration.
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a breed of cur. Since 1995, its records have been maintained through the American Kennel Club's Foundation Stock Service Program.

History

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle's development began in the early 1960s with the efforts of Reverend Earl Phillips. Because of a column he was then writing in a hunting dog magazine, Phillips became aware of the existence of brindle curs—hunting and treeing dogs with brown coats, "tiger-striped" with black. He contacted their owners and fanciers, discovering that the type was highly regarded for its abilities, and in 1967 contacted them again to form an organization to "preserve and promote" the brindle cur.[1] The Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breeders Association was established in Illinois on March 21.[1] Foundation stock was obtained from various locations in the United States, particularly those between the Ozarks and Appalachian Mountains.[1] The Treeing Tennessee Brindle's records have been maintained through the American Kennel Club's Foundation Stock Service Program since 1995.[2]

Description

Appearance

Males stand 18 to 24 inches (46 to 61 cm) at the withers and weigh 35 to 50 pounds (16 to 23 kg), while females stand 16 to 22 inches (41 to 56 cm) tall and weigh 30 to 40 pounds (14 to 18 kg).[3] The breed's coat is short and soft and may be either brindle or black with brindle trim.[3][4] Small white markings on the chest and feet are permissible according to the breed standard, as are dewclaws.[4]

Temperament

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle has a strong propensity for hunting, particularly treeing, and tends to be intelligent and fast with a keen sense of smell.[3][4] Additionally, the way it bays during the hunt ("crying" or "giving tongue"[5]) is part of the breed standard: individuals should be "open trailers with change over at tree", and a "coarse chop" is preferred.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "History/Purpose". Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breeders Association. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
  2. "Treeing Tennessee Brindle Did You Know?". American Kennel Club. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
  3. 1 2 3 Pugnetti, Gino (1980). Meriwether Schuler, Elizabeth, ed. Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs. New York: Simon & Schuster. p. 181. ISBN 978-0-671-25527-5.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "T.T.B.B.A. Breed Standards". Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breeders Association. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
  5. Giannini, Lauren. "Hunting Terms". Museum of Hounds & Hunting. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
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