Thornburg Feist
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Breed Attributes
General
Breed group: Working Type: Pure Breed Talent: Hunting, Watchdog
Physical
Size: Medium Weight: unknown Fur length: Short Ears: Pointy Fur type: Straight Fur Color: 3 Colors, Black & White, Brown & White
ATTRIBUTES
Life Expectancy: unknown Rarity: Uncommon Availability: Hard to find Climate: Good for every climate.
Breed Details
General
The Thornburg Feist is a small to medium size Feist dog that is considered to be excellent hunter of small game, specially squirrels.
Thornburd Feists are small, short-coated dogs with long legs and a pointed (snipy) nose. The ears set high on the head and are button, erect, or short hang ears. Traditionally the tail is a natural bobtail or docked.
Color
They have a variety of colors but are mainly a light brown, black, and white.
Coat
Their coat is short and smooth.
Personality
The Thornburg Feist dogs are lively, intelligent and sweet-natured dogs that are loving and affectionate to the whole family and get along very well with children. Thornburg Feists are curious, intelligent and physically active dogs which are suited for hunting and as companion dogs. They are very protective around the people they know best. Mainly used as a squirrel dog, the Thornburg Feist is also good at hunting raccoons and tracking larger game.[citation needed]
Care
Their short coat needs minimal grooming.
Training
Training should be done in a positive manner.
Activity
The Thornburg Feist dogs are very lively and active dogs and would need ample amount of exercise. They can live inside an apartment as long as the owner is ready to take the dog on daily walks.
