History and Organization
of AFTA
The AFTA (American Treeing Feist Association) was
organized in 1985 as a non-profit organization
existing for the sole purpose of promoting and
developing the Feist as a tree dog and for
gaining recognition for the Feist as a separate
breed. At all times ATFA upholds the ideals
of honesty and integrity in all organizational
affairs.
ATFA is governed by its own Constitution and
headed by an Executive Committee. The
Executive Committee consists of the President,
Vice-President, and Board of Directors and
Secretary/Treasurer - Membership/Registration
Secretary. The Board of Directors
consisting of six elected members is the
legislative branch of the Association.
President---------------Mike
Durham-----------(423)837-9826 So.Pittsburg,TN.
Vice
President----------R.C. Gardner-----------(843)334-6664 Bethune,SC.
Treasurer---------------Ann
Wood--------------(912)984-4773
Dublin GA.
Secretary---------------Barbara
Coxwell-------(706) 650-2692
Martinez, GA.
A.T.F.A.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Donnie Alligood ------------Dexter, GA-------------------(912) 875-3390
,
Jerry Arington----------Castalin Springs, TN
--(615) 452-7946
Tim
Cosby--------------Ramer,AL---------------(334) 562-3124
Herschel
Coxwell-------Martinez,GA------------(706) 650-2692
Gary
Hill-----------------Killen,AL----------------(256) 757-3024
Bill
Holden --------------Pride, LA.---------------(225) 654-3450
History
of the Feist
The Feist
has a historical background dating back to the
American Indians and the Early Colonial
Period. The little dogs are used primarily
for treeing climbing game. Some have been
used in bear hunting, turtle hunting, turkey
hunting, wild boar hunting, raccoon hunting,
opossum hunting and as a flush dog for wing
shooting, in addition to squirrel hunting.
The Feist has also gained recognition in working
cattle and hogs. They make excellent
companions for all people, but especially for
children and the elderly.
The Feist is a premier guard dog known for its
courage and tenacity. Stories abound
relating the willingness of the little dogs to
fight to their deaths in protection of their
masters. The bonding trait of the Feist
gives them an overwhelming desire to please their
masters.
One of the outstanding traits of the Feist is
found in its excellence as a squirrel dog.
They possess the ability to use the senses of
sight, smell, and hearing in pursuit of
squirrels. It is for this reason that the
Feist is fast becoming one of the most
sought-after squirrel dogs in the world.
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