Harrier
- Great with kids
- Loves other dogs
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Harrier is a medium-sized hound breed that was historically used for hunting hares and other small game. It is believed to have descended from a combination of Foxhound, Greyhound, and other hound breeds. The Harrier is an active and energetic breed with a friendly, even temperament and is typically very eager to please. It stands between 19-21 inches at the shoulder, is typically tri-colored, and has a dense, medium-length coat.
- Weight
- 44–55 lb (20–25 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 19–21 in (48–53 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 120 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom (13th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Great with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Active
Cheerful
Outgoing
Pack-oriented
Sweet-tempered
Tolerant
Coat colours
Any good hound color, black white and tan, lemon and white, red and white and tricolor
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Harrier
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Harrier (dog breed) - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Harrier Club of America - Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Harrier History: Where the Breed Originated - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Harriers Unleashed: A Comprehensive Guide to This Rare and Charming Breed - PetHelpful (opens in a new tab)
- Harrier Dog Breed & Adoption Info | Petfinder (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).