Harrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Harrier Dogs are Friendly, Outgoing, and People-Oriented dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank #186. These dogs were bred in England to hunt heirs in packs. They are friendly and outgoing dogs who love the company of other humans and dogs. Harrier Dogs are Purebred, and not hypoallergenic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Tolerant, Sweet-Tempered, Cheerful, Outgoing, Friendly, Active
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The First Pack Was Established in 1260
2- They Are Rare in the United States
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Harrier Dog, Hare Hounds
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Tri-color, Black & Tan, Lemon & White, Red & White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 22 - 25in (56 - 64cm)
Length: 30 - 33in (76 - 84cm) -
TAIL
Long, set on high, and carried up from 3 o'clock to 12 o'clock, depending on the attitude. It tapers to a point with a brush of hair. The tail should not be curled over the back
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WEIGHT
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
About 7 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Beagle Harrier Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The First Pack Was Established in 1260
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ORIGIN
United Kingdom
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Like most hounds, the Harrier is outgoing and friendly toward people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
