Beagle-Harrier

Beagle Harrier
Beagle Harrier
Country of origin France
Traits
Dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

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

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Characteristics

Appearance

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. Grey coated (tricolor) Beagle Harriers may also be found due to there being grey coated Harriers.[3] The Beagle-Harrier's body is usually muscular and its coat smooth and thick.[4],

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.[5]

Health

The Beagle Harrier is generally very healthy and has a life span of 12 to 13 years. Hip dysplasia could cause a problem.[6]

History

Beagle Harriers were bred in France in the 19th century by Baron Gerard.[7] They were bred to hunt hare or deer in packs.[8] The Beagle Harrier could be a mixture of the two breeds, the Beagle and the Harrier,[9] or the midpoint in breeding between the two breeds. [10] It was recognized by the FCI in 1974.[11]

The Beagle Harrier can now be quite rarely found in France and are even more rare in other countries.[12]

Notes

The Beagle-Harrier is also recognised by the CKC in their Hound group [13]

External links

References

  1. ^ FCI standards Size section. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  2. ^ Continental Kennel Club Weight. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  3. ^ FCI standards Coat color section. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  4. ^ FCI standards Body section/Coat section. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  5. ^ Hounds Hunting. Retrieved 8 March 2007.
  6. ^ Beagle Harrier Health Problems section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.
  7. ^ Beagle Harrier History of the Beagle Harrier. Retrieved 4 March 2007.
  8. ^ Beagle Harrier hunting Hunting. Retrieved 5 March 2007.
  9. ^ Breed history Beagle Harrier breed. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  10. ^ Breed History Background information section. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  11. ^ Beagle Harrier (FCI) History section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.
  12. ^ Beagle Harrier rarity Background information section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.
  13. ^ Continental Kennel Club CKC Retrieved 7 March 2007.

See also

Scenthounds
Alpine Dachsbracke · American Foxhound · Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie · Ariegeois · Artois Hound · Basset Bleu de Gascogne · Basset Fauve de Bretagne · Basset Hound · Bavarian Mountain Hound · Beagle · Beagle-Harrier · Black and Tan Coonhound · Blackmouth Cur · Bloodhound  · Bluetick Coonhound · Dachshund · Deutsche Bracke · Drever · Dunker · English Coonhound · English Foxhound · Estonian Hound · Finnish Hound · Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir · Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange · Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore · Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen · Grand Bleu de Gascogne · Griffon Nivernais · Hamiltonstövare · Harrier · Transylvanian Hound · Otterhound · Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen · Plott Hound · Polish Hound · Portuguese Podengo · Posavaz Hound · Sabueso Español · Schillerstövare · Schweizer Laufhund · Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund · Segugio Italiano · Slovenský kopov · Treeing Walker Coonhound · Welsh Hound · Westphalian Dachsbracke
Sighthounds
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