The Treeing Feist is a breed of feist from the Southeastern United States. Originally considered a single breed, Treeing Feist and Mountain Feist are now separately recognized by the United Kennel Club. Feist, originally bred to hunt squirrels, were separated into several breeds, often crossed with rat terriers. Several Appalachian breeders chose black Feists and bred smaller to tree, 'ring' and retrieve squirrels.
The Treeing Feist was developed in the Southeastern United States, particularly in the Appalachian region.
The Treeing Feist is a small, agile dog known for its squirrel-hunting prowess. Although originally one of several feist types, it is now recognized as its own breed. Treeing Feists are known for their ability to 'tree', or chase animals up trees, and were bred for this purpose in the Appalachian region. They are versatile hunters and companion dogs, known for their high energy and strong hunting instincts.
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