Family: Hound
Breed Group: Hound, AKC Hound
Origin: United Kingdom
Date of Origin: 13th century
Originally used for: Hunting
Used today: Hunting, companion
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: The Harrier was the poor man's foxhound and can be traced back to the 13th century. In the United States
the Harrier has been used since colonial days as a hunting dog. It is a pack hound that is larger than a Beagle but smaller than a Fox Hound.
General Appearance: The Harrier is a medium sized hound that looks very much like a small English Foxhound. It is an athletic hunting
hound with a short, dense hard coat. The breed has a body that is slightly longer than tall and is large boned. The skull is broad with a strong
square muzzle. The rounded ears are pendant, and the eyes are either brown or hazel. The wide nose is black. The feet are tight and cat-like.
The tail is medium-length and carried high.
Height & Weight:
Height 19-21 Inches
Weight 50-60 Pounds
Coat: Short, dense, glossy, and hard to the touch.
Color: Any of the hound colors are permitted.
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: Temperament is similar to the Beagle an easy going gentle dog. Should be kept on a lease as it has a tendency
to follow its nose.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, as a pack hound they love the company of other dogs.
Suitability as a watchdog: Hounds tend to like everyone and this can cause them be unsuitable as a watchdog
Exercise Level: Very High
Health Issues with the Breed:
A healthy breed
Major: Hip dysplasia
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 11-12 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 154
First Registered by the AKC: 1885
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, HCA, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
HCA -Harrier Club of America
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Harrier Club of America (HCA)
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