Is the Mountain Feist or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better for families with children?

Both the Mountain Feist and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Mountain Feist or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

The Mountain Feist and Treeing Tennessee Brindle shed a similar amount (medium).

Which is easier to train, the Mountain Feist or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.

Is Mountain Feist or Treeing Tennessee Brindle bigger?

Treeing Tennessee Brindle is the larger breed; Mountain Feist is smaller and more compact.

Which barks more, Mountain Feist or Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

Treeing Tennessee Brindle tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Mountain Feist is the quieter choice.

Which is better for apartment living, Mountain Feist or Treeing Tennessee Brindle?

For apartment or apartment living, Mountain Feist has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Mountain Feist vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Which Is Quieter?

Mountain Feist vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle: full comparison

Trait	Mountain Feist	Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Size	Small	Medium
Energy level	Very High	Very High
Trainability	Medium	Medium
Friendliness	High	High
Good with children	High	High
Grooming needs	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Barking	High	Very High
Protectiveness	Medium	Medium
Adaptability	Medium	Medium
Typical lifespan	15 years	12 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Key differences at a glance

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a larger dog than the Mountain Feist, which affects space, food and exercise needs.

Size and living space

The Mountain Feist is a small but sturdy breed that suits apartments and smaller homes well and needs little floor space. By comparison, the Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a moderately built dog that is comfortable in most homes, though a bit of space and a yard are welcome. If space, transport or budget are tight, the smaller of the two is the more practical choice.

Exercise and energy needs

The Mountain Feist is a canine athlete needing hard daily work and a purpose, or it turns restless. The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a canine athlete needing hard daily work and a purpose, or it turns restless. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Mountain Feist needs only light grooming, a brush once or twice a week and sheds a moderate amount, with heavier seasonal moults. The Treeing Tennessee Brindle needs only light grooming, a brush once or twice a week and sheds a moderate amount, with heavier seasonal moults. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Mountain Feist trains reasonably well with regular positive sessions, is a vocal breed that sounds the alarm readily and is reliably good with children and a solid family choice. The Treeing Tennessee Brindle trains reasonably well with regular positive sessions, barks a great deal, which is worth considering with neighbors close by and is reliably good with children and a solid family choice. On guarding instinct, Mountain Feist announces visitors but stops short of guarding, whereas Treeing Tennessee Brindle announces visitors but stops short of guarding.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Mountain Feist has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.
For families with young children, Mountain Feist and Treeing Tennessee Brindle are an even match — either can work well.
For first-time dog owners, Mountain Feist and Treeing Tennessee Brindle are an even match — either can work well.
For being left alone during the workday, Treeing Tennessee Brindle has the edge, coping better with independence and being quieter when unsupervised.
For allergy sufferers, Mountain Feist and Treeing Tennessee Brindle are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Mountain Feist if you want a longer-lived breed, you prefer a quieter dog, or you want a smaller, more apartment-friendly dog.

Choose the Treeing Tennessee Brindle if you want a bigger, more substantial dog.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Mountain Feist or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle better for families with children?: Both the Mountain Feist and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Mountain Feist or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?: The Mountain Feist and Treeing Tennessee Brindle shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the Mountain Feist or the Treeing Tennessee Brindle?: Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.
Is Mountain Feist or Treeing Tennessee Brindle bigger?: Treeing Tennessee Brindle is the larger breed; Mountain Feist is smaller and more compact.
Which barks more, Mountain Feist or Treeing Tennessee Brindle?: Treeing Tennessee Brindle tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Mountain Feist is the quieter choice.
Which is better for apartment living, Mountain Feist or Treeing Tennessee Brindle?: For apartment or apartment living, Mountain Feist has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Mountain Feist vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle