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Treeing Feist

Other Names	Feist
Country of Origin	United States
Weight	10 - 30 lbs. (4.5 - 13.5 kg)
Height (at withers)	10 - 22 in. (26 - 56 cm)
Coat	Dense, short and smooth.
Colour	Coat colours include tricolour with spots, red and white, red, black, black and tan, blue and white, red brindle, and white.
Litter Size	3 - 6 puppies
Life Span	12 - 14 years
Origin & History	Feist dogs (also spelled in different regions and time periods "fice" or "fyce") were here decades if not centuries before Rat Terriers were brought to America. Abraham Lincoln wrote a poem that mentioned "fice" dogs before the Civil War. George Washington also mentioned the dogs in his diary.
Personality	High-spirited, yet very lovable. For squirrel hunting, this dog is par excellence. These dogs also take on rabbits, birds and any small game. Make sure you are this dog's firm, but calm, confident, consistent pack leader.

Health	There are no known breed-specific health concerns.
Grooming	This dog does not require a large amount of grooming. Their smooth short-haired coat is easy to look after. Owners will simply want to make sure the coat is brushed on a consistent basis. These dogs should only be given baths when they need it. A wipe down with a damp towel should suffice for the bathing aspect, (although you should bathe it with mild soap only if or when necessary; you should also dry shampoo it occasionally), however a rubber, wire, or hard bristled brush would work best for the brushing aspect. The shedding patterns of these dogs are not known. Be sure to check the ears carefully for signs of infection. The nails should also be trimmed, (particularly to avoid nail-born infections).
Exercise	This breed lives to hunt. On days it cannot be taken hunting it needs to be taken on a long walk or jog. If the dog is on a lead it must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human.
Other Considerations	While it can live in an apartment, it may perform better in a small yard. It is important for owners to make sure this dog is never unleashed in an unsecured area, as it may run off in the direction of the first interesting scent it picks up. It is important for owners to make sure these dogs are given lots of space to move around in.