When relaxed, the tail may be carried straight out behind the dog. The coat is short, dense, and smooth. Weight ranges between 12 and 30 pounds. Treeing Feists are working dogs and should be presented in hard, muscular condition. GAIT Treeing Feist gait is smooth and effortless, with good reach of forequarters.
Rear quarters have strong driving power, with hocks fully extending.
Viewed from any position, legs turn neither in nor out, nor do feet cross or interfere with each other. As speed increases, feet tend to converge toward centerline of balance. This breed is capable of great bursts of speed when needed. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Long or shaggy coat.