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Harrier

Harrier
Smcmilla · Public domain
Shoulder height
About 49 cm[1]
Origin
United Kingdom[1]
Weight
20–27 kg[3]
Lifespan
12–15 years[3]

Temperament

Friendly, Outgoing, People-oriented

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Background and human relationship

A British hound developed for hare hunting and also used on fox. JKC notes uncertainty about its precise development; proposed crosses are not treated as a proven pedigree formula.

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Build and coat

Described as larger than a Beagle and smaller than a Foxhound, with a sturdy yet light-moving build. Size, bone and movement help distinguish similarly coloured hounds.

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Colour and comparisons

JKC describes a usually white ground with shades ranging from black to orange, and notes tricolour dogs with a black mantle in France. White area and the placement of darker colour on back and head are useful observations.

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Sources

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