Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Comparison – Which dog is better Decker or American Feist?

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Name	Decker Hunting Terrier	Mountain Feist
Origins	United States	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Decker Hunting Terrier and Mountain Feist. What other names are these breeds known by?	Decker Decker Giant Decker Rat Terrier Giant Rat Terrier	American Feist American Treeing Feist Mountain Terrier Treeing Feist Feist Dog Dog Mountain Feist Feist Mountain Dog Mountain Feist Dog Feist Dog Breed Dog Feist Breed Feist Breed Dog Feist Breed of Dog Dog Feist Mt Feist
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Decker Hunting Terrier and a Mountain Feist. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Cross Breed	Cross Breed

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Small Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Decker Hunting Terrier and a Mountain Feist. Which breed is heavier?	25-38 pounds (11-17 kg)	12-30 pounds (5-13.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	31.5 pounds (14 kg)	21 pounds (5-13.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Decker Hunting Terrier or Mountain Feist? Is a Decker Hunting Terrier taller than a Mountain Feist?	18-23 inches (46-58 cm)	12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	20.5 inches (52 cm)	15 inches (37.5 cm)

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Decker Hunting Terrier and a Mountain Feist. Which breed costs more?	$1000-$1200	$300-$400
Availability Which is easier to get, Decker Hunting Terrier or Mountain Feist?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Decker Hunting Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare training requirements.	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Mountain Feist dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare alertness levels.	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Mountain Feist dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare territorial behaviors.	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Mountain Feist dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Decker Hunting Terrier and a Mountain Feist. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Playful Loving Alert Intelligent Affectionate Lively Inquisitive Fearless	Agile Alert Spirited Swift Lovely
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist?	High: Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Mountain Feist dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist social needs comparison:	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Mountain Feist dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist?	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Mountain Feist is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist? Which can be better for hunting?	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Mountain Feist dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Decker Hunting Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Mountain Feist is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare play drive and energy.	The Decker Hunting Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Mountain Feists are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare living space needs.	Apartment-friendly dog the Decker Hunting Terrier breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mountain Feist indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare adaptability levels.	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Mountain Feist dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Decker Hunting Terrier or Mountain Feist?	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Decker Hunting Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Mountain Feist has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mountain Feist dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Decker Hunting Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Mountain Feist bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare average lifespans.	13-15 years The average lifespan of Decker Hunting Terrier: 14 years 14-18 years The average lifespan of Decker Hunting Terrier: 16 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Mountain Feist: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mountain Feist can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Decker Hunting Terrier and a Mountain Feist. Which breed is healthier?	The Decker Hunting Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Mountain Feists tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist?	Average The Decker Hunting Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Mountain Feist should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Heart Problems Deafness Distichiasis Lens Luxation	No data available

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare activity levels.	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Mountain Feist dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Decker Hunting Terrier or Mountain Feist? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Mountain Feist dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Decker Hunting Terrier or Mountain Feist?	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Mountain Feist dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Decker Hunting Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Mountain Feist has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare daily food needs.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Decker Hunting Terrier and Mountain Feist? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown Sable Tricolor Black & Tan Solid Red Red & White Tri-Spotted Blue & White Red Brindle	Black White Light Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Decker Hunting Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mountain Feist doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare drooling amounts.	The Decker Hunting Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mountain Feist drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Decker Hunting Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Mountain Feist has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Decker Hunting Terrier and a Mountain Feist? Compare fur types.	Dense Shiny Smooth Double Close Fitting	Dense Smooth Glossy
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Decker Hunting Terrier or Mountain Feist? Do Decker Hunting Terrier dogs shed more than Mountain Feist dogs?	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs shed above average. See more.	Mountain Feist dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare kid-friendliness.	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Mountain Feist dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Mountain Feist dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Decker Hunting Terrier or Mountain Feist? Which dog is more friendly?	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Mountain Feist dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Decker Hunting Terrier or Mountain Feist?	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Mountain Feist dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Decker Hunting Terrier or Mountain Feist? Can a Decker Hunting Terrier and a Mountain Feist be friends? Do Decker Hunting Terrier dogs get along with Mountain Feist dogs?	Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mountain Feist dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist?	Yes Decker Hunting Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mountain Feist dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Decker Hunting Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mountain Feist is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Decker Hunting Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Mountain Feists are commonly okay with elderly people.

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare SAR abilities.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Decker Hunting Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mountain Feist breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Decker Hunting Terrier or a Mountain Feist? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Decker Hunting Terrier and Mountain Feist. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Decker Hunting Terrier and Mountain Feist. Which has larger litters?	5-7 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Decker Hunting Terrier and Mountain Feist breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Decker Hunting Terrier and Mountain Feist. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Decker Hunting Terrier vs Mountain Feist Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Decker Hunting Terrier and Mountain Feist. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Decker Hunting Terrier and Mountain Feist. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Decker Hunting Terrier and Mountain Feist. Which is more widely recognized?	National Rat Terrier Association (NRTA) Decker Hunting Terrier Registry (DHTR)	No data available

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