The Harrier Dog
Harrier dog is an eager and good natured breed that gets
on well with family. This sweet and responsive dog can
also be stubborn and willful making them better suited
for an owner with more dog experience though. Harriers
are well balanced and determined dog that has plenty of
energy. This dog enjoys a full range of activities
outdoors such as jogging and biking. Harrier dogs needs
physical and mental stimulation in order to avoid
boredom and destructive behavior. The Harrier gets along
well with children and is also friendly around
strangers. He gets on well with other dogs, but care and
early socialization is necessary around smaller dogs and
cats, otherwise he may chase them. Some Harriers can be
difficult to housebreak, and training in general can be
difficult with some of these dogs because of their
stubborn nature.
The Harrier is a hunting dog that looks like a small
English foxhound. The head is in proportion to the
over-all dog. It has low-set hanging ears which are
broad at the base that come to a rounded point and
medium sized eyes that are set well apart. It has a long
curved upright tail and a neck that is likewise long and
strong with no excess skin. Its short coat is thick,
hard and glossy. Movement shows perfect coordination
between front and hind legs. Its physique is muscular,
built with large bone for stamina and strength. It was
developed from several different hounds in England. Its
name reveals its specialty-the hare. It was considered
the poor man’s alternative to foxhounds which were used
by the upper class in their practice of hunting with
packs of dogs.
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