NorthWest Farm Terriers (NWFT)

This is a relatively new breed. It was started by Greg Houghton and his wife, Deedee McCarty of Port Angeles, Washington in 1985. His intentions were to breed for a good farm dog. It is a cross between the Welsh Corgis, Border Collie, Airedale Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier and Irish Terrier breeds.

Buddy and Jessie are no longer breeding - they are enjoying their lives as happy farm dogs!

Characteristics of the breed are:

Bravery - they will not back down, but are not aggressive - They will defend but won't attack.
Loyalty - I can call Buddy back, even if he is playing with the neighbor's dog across the creek.
Obedient - they will obey your commands willingly - they just want praise and pets!
Quick-witted - they will out-wit other animals (and some people, too)
Intelligent
Good natured - Buddy let a baby sit on him, tug at him and he never got cross - and they like other dogs and people.
Quick learners - Buddy watched us "herd" the chickens into their poultry fencing, after we had moved it to new pasture - he immediately caught on and helped us get them through the opening in the fence.
They are very attentive, have a lot of energy, but will come in the house and lay around.
They love to be pet, talked to, praised and given as much attention as you can afford!
They are known for keeping the cougars away from the farm animals in Washington State, protecting our chickens and goats from coyotes, raccoons and possums, and, for protecting the family.