General Appearance

Developed in England to hunt hare in packs, Harriers must have all the attributes of a scenting pack hound. They are very sturdily built with large bone for their size. They must be active, well balanced, full of strength and quality, in all ways appearing able to work tirelessly, no matter the terrain, for long periods. Running gear and scenting ability are particularly important features. The Harrier should, in fact, be a smaller version of the English Foxhound.

Owning

The Harrier is an outgoing and friendly dog who gets along well with people and other dogs. The Harrier's coat is short, dense, and glossy. The Harrier is a scent hound who was developed in England to hunt hare in packs.

Temperament

Outgoing and friendly, as a working pack breed, Harriers must be able to work in close contact with other hounds. Therefore, aggressiveness towards other dogs cannot be tolerated.

Did You Know

The first pack of Harriers in England was the Penistone, which was established by Sir Elias de Midhope in 1260. Nine Harriers earned the Champion title (Ch.) in 1993, 14 in 1994, and 9 in 1995. Harriers have been known in the United States as long as any of the scent-hound breeds, and they have been used for hunting since the Colonial times. The Harrier was the 140th breed in registration statistics for 1995.