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The Harrier is a small dog breed of the hound class, used for hunting rabbits ("hares"). It resembles a foxhound but is smaller. The Harrier is a small to medium sized dog breed of the hound class, used for hunting hares by trailing them. It resembles an English Foxhound but is smaller, though not as small as a Beagle.
The Harrier is cheerful, sweet-tempered, tolerant, and it is excellent with children. This pack dog is good with other dogs, but should be supervised with noncanine pets unless it is raised with them from puppyhood. It prefers life in a pack with people, dogs, or both. This active dog likes to go exploring, sniffing, and trailing, so be sure to keep it on a leash or in a safe enclosed area. Some Harriers like to bay.
Appearance: The Harrier is similar to the English
Foxhound, but smaller. It is a muscular hunting hound with a
short, hard coat. It has large bones for stamina and strength.
The Harrier is slightly longer than tall, with a level
topline. The tail is medium-length, carried high, but is not
curled over the back. 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 expression is mellow
when the dog is relaxed and alert when he is excited. The
teeth should meet in a scissors or level bite. The feet are
tight and cat-like, and the front toes may turn inward.
Temperament: The Harrier is more playful and
outgoing than the Foxhound, but not as much as the Beagle.
Cheerful, sweet-tempered, and tolerant, it is excellent with
children.
This pack dog is good with other dogs, but should be
supervised with noncanine pets unless it is raised with them
from puppyhood. It prefers life in a pack with people, dogs,
or both. This active dog likes to go exploring, sniffing, and
trailing, so be sure to keep it on a leash or in a safe
enclosed area. Some Harriers like to bay. This breed's
lifespan is generally 10-12 years.
History: Sources have widely conflicting stories
about the origins of this breed. According to one, the
earliest Harrier types were crossed with Bloodhounds, the
Talbot Hound, and even the Basset Hound. According to another,
the breed was probably developed from crosses of the English
Foxhound with Fox Terrier and Greyhound. And yet another, the
Harrier is said to be simply a bred-down version of the
English Foxhound.
In any case, today's Harrier is between the Beagle and
English Foxhound in size and was developed primarily to hunt
hare, though the breed has also been used in fox hunting. The
name, Harrier, reveals the breed's specialty. Neither hare nor
fox can escape its exceptional sense of smell, its cunning,
and its unequaled boldness. Prey chased by the inexhaustible
Harrier have been known to collapse from sheer exhaustion. The
Harrier is still fairly rare in the United States, but has a
long history of popularity as a working pack dog in England.
Exercise: The Harrier is a very energetic breed. It
needs plenty of exercise. The Harrier requires daily exercise, such as long vigorous walks or runs. Allowing them to play in open space (so long as it is enclosed and safe) makes exercise fun and easy. Without appropriate exercise, the Harrier can become hyperactive, overweight and/or destructive. This dog was bred to run and work all day long and cannot be satisfied by a sedentary lifestyle.
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