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Harrier Purebred Dog
Breed Information

Harrier


Description

A member of the Hound group, The Harrier is a scent hound

who was developed in England to hunt hare in packs.

It very much resembles a foxhound, but is smaller in overall size.

These dogs stand between 19 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder and generally weigh between 45 to 60 lbs.

It's coat is short, dense, and glossy and they are very sturdily built dogs with large bones for their size.

They are active, well balanced and full of strength. They are able to work tirelessly, no matter what the terrain, for long periods of time.

Running gear and scenting ability are particularly important features of this breed. They should, in fact, be a smaller version of the English Foxhound - between the Beagle and English Foxhound in size.

They were developed primarily to hunt hare, but the breed has also been used in fox hunting. It's name, however, reveals this breed's true hunting specialty (Hare).

Outgoing and friendly, as a working pack breed, this dog breed must be able to work easily in close contact with other hounds. Overall, they are a very energetic breed and needs plenty of exercise.

They are an outgoing and friendly dog who gets along well with people and other dogs. As a result, aggressiveness towards other dogs cannot be tolerated in this breed.

Country of origin: Wildly conflicting stories, England
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Colors: White with black or tan markings
Known health problems: Hip dysplasia, epilepsy




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