The Beagle-Harrier is a dog breed of dog originating from France. It is a Scent hound, originally bred to hunt hares.
Characteristics
Appearance
The Beagle-Harrier appears to be either a large
Beagle or a small Harrier. It is a medium-sized dog, between tall at the
withers,
[ FCI standards Retrieved 7 March 2007.] and it weighs between .
[ Continental Kennel Club Weight. Retrieved 7 March 2007.] Its coat is usually tricolor, featuring the colors fawn, black, tan, or white. There are also grey-coated (tricolor) Beagle-Harriers.
The Beagle-Harrier's body is usually muscular and its coat smooth and thick.
Health
The Beagle Harrier is generally healthy and has a life span of 12 to 13 years. The breed can be prone to Hip dysplasia due to being a long-backed breed of dog.
[ Health Problems section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.]
History
Beagle-Harriers were bred in
France in the late 19th century by Baron Gerard, as a cross between the
Beagle and the Harrier.
Like its parent breeds, the Beagle-Harrier was bred to hunt hares, and is now a pack hunter used for hares, deer, and other game.
The Beagle-Harrier was later imported into America in the mid-1800s to hunt rabbits.
It was recognized by the FCI in 1974. Especially outside of its native France, the breed is quite rare.
See also
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List of dog breeds
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Beagle
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Harrier
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