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.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 20–25 kg · Female 20–25 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 48–53 cm · Female 48–53 cm
- Origin
- 13th century · United Kingdom
- Coat
- smooth, short
- Colors
- tricolor, black white and tan, lemon and white, red and white, any good hound color
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise120 min per day