Mountain Feist Dog Breed

Thinking of getting a Mountain Feist Dog and want to know if a Mountain Feist is suitable for your household?

Use the Mountain Feist information on this website to learn more about adaptability, health issues, life span of Mountain Feist and more.


Mountain Feist Breed Facts

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Mountain Feist Facts

  • Name: Mountain Feist
  • Other Names: Treeing Feist, American Treeing Feist, American Feist, Mountain Terrier
  • Origin: United States
  • Breed Group: Terrier (UKC)
  • Breed Type: Cross Breed


Mountain Feist Dog Facts

Mountain Feist Information

They stand about 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 inches) high. They have a variety of colors but are mainly a light brown, black, and white. They have long pointy ears that stand upwards and button ears that fold over. They have paws suited for climbing because of their strong hind legs and sharp curved nails.

Mountain Feists are curious, intelligent, alert and physically active dogs which are suited for hunting and as companion dogs. Feist are very vocal dogs, communicating with growls, bays and barks.They are very protective around the people they know best. Mainly used as a squirrel dog, the Mountain Feist is also good at hunting raccoons and tracking larger game.

What to do if you lose your Mountain Feist

If your Mountain Feist Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Telephone the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Mountain Feist

If you find a Mountain Feist Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who can scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.




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