Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Breed Standards for the Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Color:

Brindle or Black and Brindle trim (small amount of white on breast or feet not objectionable)

Head:

Dome flat, wide between eyes, heavy muzzle, short or medium ears set high, eyes dark prominent, expressive

Body:

Deep broad chest, back straight and strong, tail medium length, coat smooth

Legs:

Straight, muscular, well set for speed, dewclaws permitted

Feet:

Cat paw type, strong and well arched

Height:

Males at shoulders: 18” to 24”

Females at shoulder 16” to 22”

Weight:

In proportion to height

Voice

Open trailers with changeover at tree. Coarse chop preferred

Characteristics

Strong treeing instinct, desire to hunt, good scenting power, fast hunters, intelligence, alertness and companionship