Feist
A feist is a small, scrappy hunting dog, typically a mixed breed developed in the rural American South for treeing squirrels and small game.
The word suggests a compact, energetic, sometimes yappy dog: That little feist won't stop barking at the mailman.
The adjective feisty, meaning spirited or quarrelsome, derives from this word.
Chasing up limbs
- squirrel huntingPursuit of tree-dwelling rodents
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- scentAirborne odor detected
- quarryPit for extracting rock
flushing · baying · small game · raccoon · possum · rabbit · vermin control · ratting
Small American hunting dog
- curContemptible beast or person
- native breedLocally evolved domesticated variety
- smooth coatShort flat-lying fur
- short hairTrimmed-close head covering
small dog · rural · farm dog · mixed heritage · Appalachian · compact · muscular
Full of vim
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- energeticHaving much vigor
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
- playfulInclined toward fun
spunky · bold · plucky · animated · peppy · zippy · perky · chipper
Firm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
bonding · beloved · attentive · family dog · lap dog · house pet · sociable · protective
treeing
Chasing up limbs
- squirrel huntingPursuit of tree-dwelling rodents
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- scentAirborne odor detected
quarry · flushing · baying · small game · raccoon · possum · rabbit · vermin control · ratting · working dog
rat terrier
Small American hunting dog
- curContemptible beast or person
- native breedLocally evolved domesticated variety
- smooth coatShort flat-lying fur
short hair · small dog · rural · farm dog · mixed heritage · Appalachian · compact · muscular
spirited
Full of vim
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- energeticHaving much vigor
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
playful · spunky · bold · plucky · animated · peppy · zippy · perky · chipper · exuberant
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
friendly · bonding · beloved · attentive · family dog · lap dog · house pet · sociable · protective · watchdog
FeistGreat Dane
Large shorthaired breed
mastiff · Saint Bernard · Irish Wolfhound · Newfoundland · Great Pyrenees
FeistKISS
Acronym favoring simplicity
arena rock · Metallica · death metal · stadium rock · bombastic