MovementThe movement should be balanced, springy, lively, tireless, effortless, efficient, and energetic. Large patches or amounts of white indicating homogenous merle genotype/phenotype are undesirable. Any unprovoked aggressive or fearful behavior toward people is incorrect for this breed.Ĭoat Color or Pattern: All coat colors and patterns are equally permissible. They bond strongly with their families and are devoted companions. They are also highly predatory towards small animals and pocket pets and it’s not recommended allowing them in a room together unsupervised. Unlike terriers, they get along well with other dogs in their “pack” or family, but can become quarrelsome with new dogs. However in the right situation, they can thrive in such events as agility, fly-ball, and even small dog weight pulling. Their high drive, energy, and instincts can make them less than perfect for every family setting, as boredom coupled with high energy will often find an outline in problem behaviors. If provided enough exercise and sensory stimulation, they also serve as excellent companions. They are notoriously silent once they find a track. The dogs are energetic and enjoy daily outings where they can exercise their senses and hone their hunting skills. Temperament: One of the last true hunting dogs, the Feist is heavily instinctual and reliant on sight, sound, and scent. The feist was used in the development of the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier and the Rat Terrier breeds. Dedicated hunters and breeders keep dogs that are true to the original purpose, and have little regard for appearances, therefore, there can be much variation within a single feist breed. Within each breed there are several strains or bloodlines. Today, there are several different types (or breeds) of feist. These little dogs were developed to serve several purposes, including hunting, pest eradication, and companionship. The word feist is of German origin from the word fice, or fyst, meaning “to stink,” or “a foul smell.” How these dogs have come to be known as such is believed to be a result of their early name of fisting (or fysting) curres, which meant “stinking dog.” Hunters in their truest form, unspoiled by the gleam of conformation shows or celebrity fad, they are bred and kept by those who still use them for their original purpose: hunting and companionship. The feists are a family of dogs developed in the Southeastern United States from old-time hunting dogs brought over by German and Irish immigrants.
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They have tails that may or may not be naturally bobbed and, of course, long legs for their small bodies.Click here for FULL BREED STANDARD Origins Their heads are small and somewhat "pointed" with small ears that can be hang next to the face or stand erect.
These dogs usually are true companions that need plenty of attention to stay happy and productive.Īlthough they are typically black, tan, brown and combinations thereof with or without white/white markings, Barger Feists vary in looks from individual to individual. Members of this breed will need daily outdoor exercise and do best when they have, at least, a fenced yard to patrol. They are often intelligent and naturally adept at hunting activities, however, it is best to start training and socializing them as early as possible. Outdoorsy, treeing dogs are typically very low maintenance when it comes to grooming. They are capable watchdogs if need be but are not large and aggressive enough to be guard dogs. Many feist breeds do well with other dogs, make playful companions for kids, and have a tendency to see smaller animals as prey. Females will be slightly smaller than males.įeists, in general, are typically alert and agile, using smell, sight and scent to track and tree game. Barger Feists are small sized dogs that will be up to 18 inches at the shoulders and typically weigh no more than 30 pounds.
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