My name is Boo!

Meet Boo! Boo is a 6 month old Mountain Feist. He is a small dog (around 20 pounds) and is the cutest boy with loads of personality. Boo is very active, loving and super playful. He is a happy ball of ENERGY! Boo is good with children but would be best in a home without cats or small animals (he chases and barks at cats in the foster home) to include chickens. He has a high prey drive so he loves to hunt, track, chase things and investigate. Boo is extremely intelligent, walks well on leash, knows some commands, and is house trained (goes outside to potty). Boo is currently in a foster waiting for his new family. Could that be you?


Info on the breed :
The Mountain Feist, also called the Treeing Feist or Feist Dog, is a small and agile breed originating in the southern United States. These dogs are typically compact and well-muscled, with a short coat that can come in a variety of colors. Despite their diminutive size, Mountain Feists exhibit boundless energy and enthusiasm.Their acute senses and sharp instincts enable them to excel in treeing and tracking, making them a favorite among hunters and outdoors enthusiasts.
The Feist Dog is characterized by intelligence, making them quick learners and well-suited to various dog sports and activities. They are loyal and affectionate with their families, often forming strong bonds with their owners. Feist Dogs are known for their alert and protective disposition, making them effective watchdogs. Additionally, their manageable size and adaptability to both rural and urban environments have endeared them to many households seeking a spirited and devoted canine companion.
Characteristics of the Feist
Feists are affectionate, outgoing, energetic dogs who absolutely adore their human family members. They make wonderful companions and are “certainly man’s best friend”. A feist is a small hunting dog. This group descended from the terriers brought over to the United States by British miners and other immigrants. These terriers probably included crosses between the Smooth Fox Terrier, the Manchester Terrier, and the now-extinct English White Terrier.
Feists are small to medium-sized dogs 10 to 18 in (25 to 46 cm) tall, and weigh 15 to 30 lb (6.8 to 14 kg), short-coated dogs with long legs. The ears are set high on the head and are button, erect, or short hang. The tail can be natural, bobtail, or docked. As feists are bred for hunting, not as show dogs, little to no consistency is seen in appearance (breed type), and they may be purebred, crossbred, or mixed-breed dogs. They are identified more by the way they hunt and their size than by their appearance.

Although its exact origins are unknown, the Mountain Feist was first bred in the 17th century in the Ozark Mountain regions of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. It’s a small to medium-sized canine developed to hunt small game like squirrels, birds, and raccoons.Sometimes mistaken for a Cur or Jack Russel terrier, the Mountain Feist is a feisty, energetic dog that loves to run and chase game. They make excellent hunting partners and family pets with the proper obedience training.

Mountain Feist Dog Breed Information & Characteristics

https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/mountain-feist

Feist Dog Breed Info: Pictures, Facts, Traits & More

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If you have a cat or small animal, like a hamster, it’s often recommended you do not have a Feist in the home. These dogs were bred to be hunters, so their prey drives are extremely high. That and their boundless energy make them sometimes dangerous for animals smaller than them.