Basics
Harriers At A Glance ...
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Harriers are a pack hound, developed over 900 years ago in the U.K., used to hunt English Hare (hence the name). They are gentle by nature with humans and aggression is not tolerated amongst the pack, as the breed may be asked to hunt with unfamiliar hounds and works in close proximity to horses.

On average, harriers live to be 12 to 15 years old. They have few health problems. The largest problems affecting the breed are hip dysplasia (~13%) and hypothyroidism; eye problems are also ocassionally found. They are a medium-sized dog, weighing in usually between 35 and 60 pounds.

Harriers are very versatile dogs. They can be trained for obedience and tracking work, agility events and still hunt with the pack or sleep on your sofa with no change in exercise requirement or routine. They can, however, be stubborn or head strong. Firmness and consistency with rules are a must.

Because harriers are pack dogs, they are best suited to living with another hound or companion animal in addition to humans. Harriers are instinctually driven to follow their noses as well, so a fenced-in yard is necessary for them.
Ch. Pacific's Downhome Hare Razer
Kingsbury Pico de Gallo at 5 wks
What are the key differences between harriers and beagles?

Size:
      Beagles come in two varieties
           1) under 13" at the shoulder
           2) under 15" at the shoulder
      Harriers should be 19 to 21"

Proportion:
       Beagles=square proportion
          (height = length of body)
       Harriers= longer than tall

Angulation:
      Harriers are MODERATELY
      angulated both front/rear
      Beagles tend to be well
      angulated front/rear.

Topline/Back:
      Harrier topline should be LEVEL.
      Beagles may have a slight rise
      over the loin.

Front Feet:
      A harrier may toe-in slightly.
      Beagle feet should not toe-in.
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This is a  5 week old female harrier puppy. As you can see, she is substantially larger than a beagle in several ways, especially for the age.

It is more correct to assume a Harrier to be a small English Foxhound rather than a big beagle.
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