Beagle-Harrier
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The Beagle Harrier is a scenthound. It is a breed
Dog breed
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of dog
Dog
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originating from France
France
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.
Appearance
The Beagle Harrier appears to be either a larger BeagleBeagle
The Beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized dog. A member of the Hound Group, it is similar in appearance to the Foxhound, but smaller, with shorter legs and longer, softer ears. Beagles are scent hounds, developed primarily for tracking hare, rabbit, and other game...
or a smaller Harrier
Harrier (dog)
The Harrier is a small to medium sized dog breed of the hound class,used for hunting hares by trailing them. It resembles an English Foxhound but is smaller, though not as small as a Beagle.-Appearance:...
. It is a medium sized dog, between 45 and 50 centimeters (18 to 20 inches) tall at the withers
Withers
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, and it weighs between 19 and 21 kilograms (42 to 46 pounds).
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. The Beagle-Harrier's body is usually muscular and its coat smooth and thick.,
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 huntingHunting
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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 problem.History
Beagle Harriers were bred in FranceFrance
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in the 19th century by Baron Gerard. They were bred to hunt hare or deer in packs. 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.
It was recognized by the FCI
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Fédération Cynologique Internationale is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. The English language translation, World Canine Organisation, is not often used.Its goals are described in Article 2 of their regulations:...
in 1974.
The Beagle Harrier can now be quite rarely found in France and are even more rare in other countries.