| The Harrier is a very friendly dog that | | | | competent instructions to accomplish this can |
| actually makes a good watch dog but may help | | | | be found on the net. |
| a prowler find your house keys. She loves | | | | |
| everyone! She needs plenty of exercise so she | | | | *Life Span. The Harrier can live between 12 |
| is not an apartment dog. A properly fenced in | | | | and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical |
| yard or acreage is essential for her. She can | | | | care and excellent living conditions. |
| be very vocal and may tend to wander off | | | | |
| after a scent so keep her under control. She | | | | *History. The Harrier comes from Great |
| is a pack dog so she generally gets along | | | | Britain where they were developed for hunting |
| very well with other dogs. Be cautious with | | | | rabbits and small game in packs. They were |
| her and other pets besides dogs as she may | | | | first registered by the American Kennel |
| consider them prey. She is generally very | | | | Association in 1885. |
| good with older children. As a reminder, | | | | |
| never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy | | | | Some Registries: |
| or dog. | | | | |
| | | | *Harrier Club of America (HCA) |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | |
| adult size (two years old or older) of the | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| Harrier is 18 to 22 inches to the withers | | | | |
| (highest point of the shoulder) and 40 to 60 | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| pounds. The female runs smaller and lighter | | | | |
| than the male. | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
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| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| breeds have certain inherited health problems | | | | |
| associated with that specific breed and the | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| Harrier is no exception. Although this breed | | | | |
| is considered very healthy, be on the look | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| out for rare cases of epilepsy (common in | | | | |
| dogs), jaw malformations and Canine Hip | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip | | | | |
| joint that can lead to arthritis pain and | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| lameness). This disease list is an | | | | |
| informative guideline only. Other diseases | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| may also be significant threats, please | | | | |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| list. | | | | |
| | | | Litter Size: 7 to 8 Harrier puppies |
| She should visit the veterinarian several | | | | |
| times in the first year for shots, boosters | | | | Category: Hound |
| and check up. Then, as an adult, she should | | | | |
| visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and | | | | Terms To Describe: Active, strong, friendly, |
| check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | loves, outgoing, playful, cheerful, |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a | | | | |
| year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| feeding your dog sweets. | | | | |
| | | | Good watch dog. |
| *Grooming. The Harrier has a short dense, | | | | |
| glossy and hard coat sheds average. She | | | | They love everyone. |
| should be brushed weekly. Brushing will help | | | | |
| her maintain a clean and healthy coat and | | | | Very good nature. |
| help you keep a closer eye on her health and | | | | |
| strengthen your emotional bond with her. | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
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| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | Poor guard dog. |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation | | | | May bay and be very noisy. |
| of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities | | | | |
| (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog | | | | May tend to wander off on a scent so keep |
| periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of | | | | under control. |
| teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. | | | | |
| | | | Need plenty of exercise. |
| Her toenails may need to be examined for | | | | |
| growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything |
| the rear feet grow slower than the toenails | | | | in this information may be correct for your |
| of the front feet. Generally a guillotine | | | | dog. This information is meant as a good |
| type trimmer is the best for this chore and | | | | faith guideline only. |