Meet the Hunting Harrier Dog

Is The Harrier Right For You?

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  The Harrier dog breed is well known for their extremely playful and friendly nature.

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  Harriers are sweet-tempered and great with children.

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  Harrier puppies need to be socialized with non-canine pets to curb aggressive behavior.

HISTORY

Believed to be the descendent of hunting breeds like the Bloodhound, Talbot Hound, Basset Hound, Foxhound, Fox Terrier, and Greyhound, the Harrier was bred to be a smaller, more compact version of the common English hunting dog. Their size made them more adept in the tracking and hunting of smaller game, like hares or foxes. They became popular because of their slower pace, allowing hunters to keep apace with them on foot. Believed to have been first bred in the mid 1200s, the Harrier was first recognized by the AKC in 1885.