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