Treeing Feist

Feist, Mountain Feist
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Summary

  • The Treeing Feist is a small to medium-sized hunting dog originating from the Southern United States, known for their agility and speed in treeing small game. They are intelligent and active, requiring daily exercise, and are generally good with families, though may need training around cats.

Origin and Purpose

  • Developed in the Southern United States to hunt small game, particularly squirrels.
  • Used for treeing and baying quarry.

Appearance

Dimensions

GenderHeightWeight
Female10-18 inches10-30 pounds
Male10-18 inches10-30 pounds

Coat

AttributeNotes
Color
  • Any color or combination of colors allowed.
Type
  • Short, dense coat.
Length
  • Short

Care

AttributeNotes
Shedding
  • Average
Grooming
  • Low
Drooling
  • Low

Body

AttributeNotes
Head
  • Medium in size, proportional to the body.
Skull
  • Moderately broad.
Ears
  • Erect or buttoned
Eyes
  • Alert and keen.
Nose
  • Black
Muzzle
  • Moderate in length.
Teeth
  • Scissors bite.
Neck
  • Muscular and of moderate length.
Forequarters
  • Well-muscled.
Fore Legs
  • Straight.
Hindquarters
  • Strong.
Hind Legs
  • Straight.
Feet
  • Compact and cat-like.
Tail
  • Natural tail of any length, carried erect or gaily.
Gait
  • Agile and energetic.

Temperament

  • Intelligent, active, and tenacious hunter.

Social

AttributeNotes
Affectionate with Family
  • Yes
Good with Children
  • Generally good with children.
Good with Dogs
  • Generally good with other dogs.
Good with Cats
  • May not be suitable with cats without proper training.
Openness to Strangers
  • Reserved with strangers.
Playfulness Level
  • High
Protective Nature
  • Moderate
Adaptability Level
  • Adaptable to various living situations with sufficient exercise.

Working Roles

  • Hunting squirrels, raccoons, and other small game.
  • Treeing dogs.

Exercise Needs

  • High; Requires daily exercise and mental stimulation.

Health

  • Generally healthy, but prone to some common breed issues like patellar luxation and hip dysplasia.

Additional Notes

  • Known for their agility and speed.
  • They are known for their unique vocalizations when tracking or treeing game.

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