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Breed Standards for the
Treeing Tennessee Brindle
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Color: |
Brindle or Black and Brindle trim (small amount of white on
breast or feet not objectionable) |
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Head: |
Dome
flat, wide between eyes, heavy muzzle, short or medium ears
set high, eyes dark prominent, expressive |
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Body: |
Deep
broad chest, back straight and strong, tail medium length,
coat smooth |
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Legs: |
Straight, muscular, well set for speed, dewclaws permitted |
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Feet: |
Cat
paw type, strong and well arched |
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Height: |
Males at shoulders: 18” to 24”
Females at shoulder 16” to 22” |
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Weight: |
In
proportion to height |
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Voice |
Open
trailers with changeover at tree. Coarse chop preferred |
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Characteristics |
Strong treeing instinct, desire to hunt, good scenting
power, fast hunters, intelligence, alertness and
companionship |
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