Mountain Feist

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Description

Recognizing this dog isn't difficult. He looks like Jack Russell or Rat Terrier. He is a small compact terrier dog with powerful hindquarters and very muscular. Their coat is short and smooth, and colors can range from tricolor with spots, black or black with tan, blue and white, red and white or red brindle, and plain white.

They have a rounded skull with small and dark eyes.Their ears are wedge-shaped and can either be held erect or semi-erect. They also have a black nose that's self-colored as per the coat color. Their necks are medium length but strong and have a well-ribbed chest. They have small feet with muscular hind legs. Their tail is set high. These dogs have a swift, agile movement.

Character and Temperament

Feist is a word that was used to mean a small noisy dog. Therefore, Mountain Feists are active dogs. They love forming strong bonds with their owners. A Mountain Feist loves attention to the point that he'll initiate playtime with his owner. He is intelligent but curious. This curiosity gives them excellent hunting abilities. However, this can sometimes be problematic, especially when you're trying to train them. They're sociable with both humans as well as other dogs. However, they also need sufficient training on a daily basis to remain active. They can adapt quickly to any home type or size so long as their exercise requirements are met.

Hunting Aspects

Mountain Feists have many desirable traits. However, one characteristic that is loved by many individuals is their hunting abilities. These dogs are mostly used for squirrel hunting but can also be used for bird hunting in some instances. A Mountain Feist will use his eyes, ears as well as nose to locate a game. Since most of them are hotter-nosed, they can even work on older tracks.

However, it's essential to note that this dog depends on the game's behavior to locate it. For instance, squirrels are overly restless. They come from a den to the ground, run a bit, sit and scamper here and there. This, therefore, makes it hard for dogs, especially smaller ones, to track them. But, Mountain Feists can "wind a lay-up." They thus can smell a squirrel that hasn't come to the surface yet.

Note that they use all the scenting in the air to do that. Sometimes, they raise their heads and point their nose slightly upwards. You can even see the nostrils working. Your dog will often snout back and forth, just to feel the scent. Once he has located his game, he'll get excited and begin wagging his tail. A Mountain Feist smelling senses will improve as he gets through his stages of development. Older and exposed dogs are more skilled at hunting.

Again, it's essential that you remember there's a hunting variation for this breed. For most individuals, they expose their Mountain Feist in a circular pattern when hunting, mostly 50-300 yards. But, if you love hunting in far distances, you can go deeper than 300 yards. These circular patterns help the dog not to run past squirrels in a straight line. Plus, they ensure safety as unless he is treed, he'll check with you after every five to fifteen minutes.

History

Often, Mountain Feists are confused for Treeing Feists because these two dog breeds have similar looks and characteristics. However, the Mountain Feist descended from various Terries as well as scent hounds that were bred in America long ago. These American dog owners wanted to produce a breed that was easy to maintain, able to hunt as well as help farmers control their ranches. But although these dogs have shifted from their primary purpose, still they make great companions as they adapt very quickly and have an excellent overall temperament.

Even though there isn't much information about this breed, that doesn't mean that he is unloved or unknown. Notable figures like Abraham Lincoln praised this dog. In fact, he even wrote about its hunting skills in a poem. George Washington, on the other hand, wrote about these dogs in his diary.

Mountain Feists have been around since the 17th century. The first of this kind was considered a vintage dog. Their bloodlines are descended from different Terriers types as well as Greyhound.