• Beagle Harrier
•  Standards
• History
• Health and Care

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Beagle Harrier

The Beagle Harrier is a scenthound that was bred to hunt hare and deer in packs. Today they are an extremely rare breed, kept almost exclusively by hunters.

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Beagle Harrier Standards

• Recognition
• Height/Weight
• Appearance
• Color

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• Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Group 6)
• United Kennel Club (Scenthound)

• 18-20"
• 44-55 lbs
  

• medium-sized scenthound
• ears are short, drop
• long is tail, reaches hock
• coat is thick, short, and flat
  

• tricolor
  

History of the Beagle Harrier

• Origin
• History
• Related Breeds

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• France
• ​1800s
  

Bred from English hounds in France, the Beagle Harrier was created in the 1800s by Baron Gerard Grandin de l’Epriever. He desired to combine the qualities of the two existing breeds, giving his dogs the Beagle's keen nose and the Harrier's increased speed.

• Beagle
  

• Harrier
  

Is the Beagle Harrier Right for You?

• Temperament
• Care Requirements
• Health

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• gets along well with children and other dogs
• fairly easy to train

• does best with a yard
• can adapt to hot and cold climates
• short coat requires little care
• has a moderate activity level
  

• lives around 12 years