Beagle-Harrier

Beagle Harrier

Beagle Harrier
Origin	France
Traits Height 45–50 cm (18–20 in) Coat Thick, not too short, and flat. Colour fawn, black and white
Classification / standards FCI Group 6, Section 1.2 Scenthounds: Medium-sized #290 standard UKC Scenthound standard
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Beagle Harrier is a scenthound. It is a breed of dog originating from France.

Characteristics

Appearance

Head profile of a Beagle Harrier.

The Beagle Harrier appears to be either a larger Beagle or a smaller Harrier. It is a medium-sized dog, between 45 and 50 centimeters (18 to 20 inches) tall at the withers,^[1] and it weighs between 19 and 21 kilograms (42 to 46 pounds).^[2] Its coat is usually tricolor, featuring the colors fawn, black, tan, or white. There are also grey-coated (tricolor) Beagle Harriers.^[1] The Beagle-Harrier's body is usually muscular and its coat smooth and thick.^[1]

Temperament

The Beagle Harrier is generally good with children and other pets. They are loyal, have lots of determination and are calm and relaxed when at home, making them a good family pet. They are a hunting breed and so require a lot of exercise and space.

Health

The Beagle Harrier is generally very healthy and has a life span of 12 to 13 years. Hip dysplasia could cause a big problem.^[3]

History

The Beagle-Harrier breed is old, with its origins unclear; they were initially bred to hunt rabbits and other small animals. They were popular in England since the early 14th century and were later imported into America in the mid-1800s to hunt rabbits.^[4]

Beagle-Harriers were bred in France in the 19th century by Baron Gerard. The Beagle Harrier could be a mixture of the two breeds, the Beagle and the Harrier, or the midpoint in breeding between the two breeds.^[5] It was recognized by the FCI in 1974.^[6]

The Beagle Harrier can now be quite rarely found in France and are even more rare in other countries.^[7]

See also

• Beagle
• Harrier

References

1. FCI standards Archived February 7, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
2. Continental Kennel Club Archived October 30, 2006, at the Wayback Machine. Weight. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
3. Beagle Harrier Health Problems section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.
4. "Beagle-Harrier". 2puppies.com. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
5. Breed History Background information section. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
6. Beagle Harrier (FCI) History section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.
7. Beagle Harrier rarity Background information section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.

External links

• Club du Beagle, de Beagle Harrier et du Harrier (In French)