9/20/2023 0 Comments Brindle mountain feist puppiesYou’ll smile when he enters the room…he is a special little guy. On cool nights I’ll wake up to his silky, soft coat cuddled up against me. He is a fantastic companion, good looking and knows he’s good looking. He requires a lot of exercise, enjoys being chased through the house and being hooked to a leash and walked after each meal. He is a gentleman whose only questionable habit is habitually cleaning his girlfriend’s ears after having a drink of water. He is social, very athletic and is a master snuggler. Pop-i is now eight years old and possesses the energy level of a puppy. So enjoy your stay here and hope to see you in the woods sometime hunting with our mountain cur dogs. We are a family that loves to hunt with family and friends here in the Missouri Ozarks. We are located in Licking Missouri and have hunted the Ozarks Mountains our whole life. The little man and his girlfriend, y2Katy Doodle Bug, live in the ultimate kennel on a remote farm in the mountains of East Tennessee. Original Mountain curs squirrel and coon dogs. Unfortunately (fortunately for me) the report of a rifle terrifies him hence the reason he was discarded. He is a true purebred Treeing Feist who comes unglued at the sight or scent of a squirrel. Kodi the Mountain Feist playing in the snow Kodi the Mountain Feist climbing up a tree Kentucky Jody (brown and white female) Treeing (aka Mountain) Feist dog, is registered with the National Kennel Club (NKC) and the United Kennel Club (UKC)- "We hunt mostly squirrels with our dogs, but rabbits and game birds as well." Photo courtesy of Treeing (aka Mountain) Feist Squirrel DogsĬricket is a registered Smokey Mountain Feist seen here at 6 years old. They do require lots of exercise and playtime, preferably with another dog." She is a wonderful pet, and I highly recommend this breed to anyone looking for an active, fun, loving dog. She enjoys playing chase, hunting for something to chase, swimming, digging in the sand, and sleeping under the covers. She has an unlimited amount of energy, and she loves dogs and people of all kinds. "Grommet is an American Treeing Feist, female, shown here at one year old. He is becoming a heavily desired dog at a very young age." Photo courtesy of Mountain Valley Feist Squirrel Dog Kennels He is an outstanding dog with a tremendous future. "Bear is an American Feist that has a champion bloodline. ![]() Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. The feet are small and compact, with arched toes and thick pads. Hind legs are muscular, with hocks slightly bent. The chest is fairly deep and well ribbed. The nose is black and self-colored according to coat. The muzzle is medium length and tapers to a point. The ears are set well on the side of head, wedge-shaped and held erect or semi-erect. The head has a medium-length muzzle with a slightly rounded skull. ![]() Coat colors include tricolor with spots, red and white, red, black, black and tan, blue and white, red brindle, and white. ![]() The Mountain Feist was recognized by the United Kennel Club on February 1, 2015.The coat of the Mountain Feist is short and smooth. Today’s Mountain Feist is the result of generations of breeding for performance and is still primarily used to hunt squirrel, although they are also used to hunt raccoon, rabbits and more. Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. Like the Cur breeds, the Feist breeds were developed in the rural South by breeders who needed low-maintenance dogs to hunt small game and to eliminate vermin, Feist were often the result of crosses between hunting hounds and terriers. The word “feist” is an ancient one referring to a small, often noisy dog. Mainly used as a squirrel dog, the Mountain Feist is also good at hunting raccoons and tracking larger game. Feist are very vocal dogs, communicating with growls, bays and barks.They are very protective around the people they know best. Mountain Feists are curious, intelligent, alert and physically active dogs which are suited for hunting and as companion dogs. They have paws suited for climbing because of their strong hind legs and sharp curved nails. They have long pointy ears that stand upwards and button ears that fold over. They have a variety of colors but are mainly a light brown, black, and white. The Mountain Feist stand about 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 inches) high.
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